Nachman Ash: "Estimates that we will see more cases of monkey pox in the country"

The director general of the Ministry of Health explained that the disease is transmitted through close contact, and that it may be more common in men who have sex with many partners. "

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22/05/2022

Sunday, 22 May 2022, 07:53 Updated: 08:21

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The Ministry of Health announced today (Sunday) that there is a suspicion that another person is sick with monkey pox in the country.

The director general of the Ministry of Health, Prof. Nachman Ash, reassures and declares, "This is not a second corona," but estimates that there will be more cases of illness

. "We follow the data from the world, are conducted in Israel, it is very important for me to reassure, this is not a second corona.

These are outbreaks that also existed before the corona. "Ash added that the monkey pox is a" relative "of the smallpox, a disease that has been eradicated from the world.

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"This is not a disease that is difficult to vaccinate the entire population," the CEO said. "We are considering and intend to vaccinate mainly at-risk populations.

" Routinely in Africa and has two forms.

The milder form spread to us, "said the general manager." The man was hospitalized in Ichilov after suffering from skin lesions upon his return from Western Europe. With an immune failure, the disease can be more severe and even fatal, but it is rare. "

Ash added that he estimates that we will see more cases of monkey pox in the country.

"Infection is usually in close contact, or even as a result of respiratory exposure, but much less common. Also through sex, but not only. It certainly spreads in men who have sex with a lot of partners, but it is not unique to this population," he said.

Finally, Ash said that "this is a disease that anyone can get infected with, and any close contact can lead to illness. It's not really corona, you have to be careful and this is not the time for close contact. It is an unpleasant disease, but not as dangerous as corona. We will not see patients' numbers. The hard and the easy. "

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