Monkeypox and Chickenpox, Similar but Not The Same

Pox is a viral skin disease, transmitted trough saliva splashes and direct contact. There are 3 types of pox: chickenpox, monkeypox, and shingles. But, in this article, I will only write about booming pox disease (monkeypox) and compared to pox that often occurs (chickenpox). 

in May 2019, The Singapore government has just announced that a Nigerian who came to Singapore was positive for monkeypox. The cause is that he consumed animal that has contracted the virus while in his home country. This raises alertness if we meet strangers from africa, especially central Africa and west africa although transmissions from human to human is very rare.

Why it called monkeypox, not Africanpox? because it's the name of the virus, called monkeypox virus or MPXV (source: www.idntimes.com). So, it's not the name of the vector animal, monkey😜. While the spread not only from monkey, but also mice, squirrel, and even cute animal: rabbit🐰. The history of monkeypox infection first occured in 1970 at Kongo, Central Africa. After that, it happened in the Americas and Europe (source: Robert Sinto, M.D.). Had disappeared then finally reappeared in 2019.

How about chickenpox? why it called chickenpox, not waterpox😜?  There is an old theory that the rash of pox looks like the peck marks caused by a chicken. But, it doesn't mean transmitted by chicken (source: Steven Dowshen, M.D.). Finally, that name was taken.

Monkeypox is similar to chickenpox but not the same. Both are caused by viruses with the different name. Monkeypox caused by MPXV, while chickenpox caused by varisella zoster or VZV. In addition, both of them have runny lumps, spread throughout the body, & more attacking children. The differences in detail will be explain below.

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1. Characteristics of monkeypox:
- Caused by monkeypox virus (MPXV)
- Contagion: direct contact with blood, body fluids, and wound to the skin from animals that infected the virus such as monkey, mice, squirrel, and rabbit
-  Incubation period during 5-21 days, is faster than chickenpox. First five days: fever headache, back & muscle pain period. 3 days later: appearance of a rash on the face, palms, & feet. The next 10 days: a rash containing, small fluid, blisters, accompanied by crust
- The ichy rash on monkeypox is more extreme than chickenpox (flakly+blister skin and more horrible pus fluid)
- Monkeypox can cause comlications of other disease such as pneumonia, & even death😱
- There ia no vaccine yet
- Monkeypox will disappear for 14-21 days (longer than chickenpox)
- Be aware of advanced complication such as bacterial infection of the rash+cornea, bronkopneumonia, difficulty breathing, and encephalitis😱
-  Immediately wipe object or surfaces that are directly contacted by people who infected monkeypox with antiseptic fluid.

2. Characteristics of chickenpox
- Caused by varicella booster (VZV)
- Contagion: direct contact with someone who is infected though the patient is only coughing or sneezing (through the air)
-  Incubation period during 10-21 days (fever and itchy rash period)
- Chickenpox will disappear for 7-10 days
- Careful, rash can transmit the virus, especially the rash with the wound. Avoid direct contact
- There is a vaccine for prevention
- Be aware of advanced complication such as bacterial infection of the rash+cornea, bronkopneumonia, difficulty breathing, and encephalitis😱 (same as monkeypox)
- Immediately wipe object or surfaces that are directly contacted by people who infected chickenpox with antiseptic fluid
(Source: www.tribunews.com & hellosehat.com).

I have had chickenpox when I was around 5-7 years old. Maybe infected trough the air while playing in an unclean environment. Beginning with lever, lethargy, runny itching spot troughout the body. If the itchy spots are scratched, it will increase. My feeling at that time was body itching, wanting to scratch, limp, and want to stay in bed. Assisted with special powder, fever medication, and itching, I have recovered after a week of having chickenpox. But, there are advantages. Until I grow up, I don't need to be vaccinated and don't get chickenpox. Chickenpox acara when I grow up some are totally missing, but some are not (stain). 

How to prevent monkeypox and chickenpox?

Basically, preventive measure for both monkeypox and chickenpox are the same, what distinguish that the chickenpox has a vaccin and how to avoid the source of infection. How to prevent monkeypox and chickenpox?
1. Clean and healthy lifestyle
2. Wash hands with soap before eating
3. Avoid direct contact with the source of infection
4. Do not share personal items with sufferers such as towels, clothes, and even combs (source: https://hellosehatcom)
5. Use a mask if you forced to be in a non-sterile environment or source of infection
6. Good eating and drinking patterns
7. Get enough rest
8. Take time to exercise so that the immune system is stronger
9. Always pray to God to be given health and healthy environment too😇.

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