People living in Akure, the Ondo State capital are now scared of being infected with Monkeypox virus, as a middle-aged woman reportedly bitten by a domestic monkey in Akure, which might likely be exposing the people of the state to the “Monkeypox” infection.
According to report, the woman whose identity is unknown was bitten by the domestic pet on Saturday evening while trying to feed it which later developed to pores.
One of the victim’s neighbor who pleaded anonymity, said: “she did not take the monkey bite so seriously until Sunday evening when she started feeling some pains and discomfort.”
“When she started complaining, her friends and family then advised her to visit a nearby health centre for treatment or minor surgery.
“When she got to the health centre, one of the nurses who attended to her thought it was a whitlow and wanted to operate it but there was no surgical blade in the health center.”
“It was brought to the notice of the matron, who noticed that the affected part was more of a bite than whitlow. The lady now revealed that she was bitten by her monkey pet when trying to feed it.”
It was later gathered that She has referred to the State Specialist Hospital, Akure, for further treatment.
Attempt to reach the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro to confirm the development and the measures put in place by the ministry to curtail the spread of the suspected “Monkey Pox” incident in the state proof abortive.
Source: Tribune
Also read: MONKEY POX DISEASE: Watch This Important Video From Ministry Of Health
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