Can You Get Monkeypox From Mosquitoes?
WouterDespite the fact that there is no proof that monkeypox can be transmitted by mosquitoes, a few people are speculating that it may be possible to catch the disease through mosquito bites. It’s not entirely clear how this could work, but the fact that it was mentioned in a Facebook post and was shared thousands of times by users piqued interest and caused a panicked reaction on the social networking site.
There are some things you can do to avoid contracting the virus. You should not touch anything that has been touched by an infected person, and you should avoid open sores and wounds. If you are unsure about whether you have come into contact with an infected person, you can ask your healthcare provider to run a test.
Unlike other infectious diseases, it is not very common for monkeypox to infect humans. But it can be a serious illness for pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals. Symptoms usually begin within three weeks of exposure and last between two and four weeks.
Some researchers think the virus is spread through mosquitoes. The CDC says that while it is possible, there is no evidence that the virus is actually transmitted by mosquitoes.
In the past, a vaccine against monkeypox was developed, but the vaccine has not been widely used. According to Michael Worobey, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Arizona, the vaccine works by blocking the virus’s ability to multiply.
It’s also been suggested that mosquitoes can carry the virus to people who aren’t in direct contact with them. It’s also possible that the virus is spreading by birds or through sharing sleeping areas.
