Kerala confirmed its second case of mpox on Friday after a resident of Ernakulam tested positive for the virus. According to sources from the state’s Health Department, the man’s condition is stable, and he is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.
In Short
1. Ernakulam man in stable condition, undergoing treatment
2. First mpox case reported on September 18 in Malappuram, Kerala
3. Union Health Ministry issued advisory to prevent the spread of mpox
A second case of mpox was confirmed in Kerala on Friday, with an Ernakulam resident testing positive. According to the state’s Health Department, the patient is stable and receiving treatment at a hospital.
The specific strain of the mpox virus is yet to be identified.
The first case in Kerala was confirmed on September 18 in Malappuram, involving a man who had recently returned from the UAE.
The Union Health Ministry issued an advisory on Thursday to all states and union territories in response to the mpox infection, urging them to implement preventative measures.
The advisory emphasizes the risk of mpox spread, noting that while the clinical presentation of mpox clade I in adults is similar to clade II, clade I infections may carry a higher risk of complications.
Dated September 26, the advisory calls for the isolation of suspected mpox cases and strict enforcement of infection prevention and control protocols.
Health Secretary Apurva Chandra highlighted the importance of executing key public health measures to contain mpox. The advisory also includes guidelines for clinical management, infection control practices, risk communication, and a list of laboratories capable of testing for mpox.
