Monkeypox is a zoonotic (transmissible from animals to humans and from humans to humans) infectious disease caused by a DNA virus belonging to the genus Orthopoxvirus.
Clinically, the disease causes rash, fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue. Rashes usually start on areas such as the face, palms, and soles of the feet and spread to other parts of the body. Lesions go through blister, pustule, and scabbing stages.
Routes of transmission:
• Close physical contact: Skin-to-skin contact, contact with the rash of an infected individual.
• Respiratory droplets: Prolonged face-to-face contact, being in the same room.
• Contaminated objects: Contact with the patient's belongings such as towels, sheets, clothes.
The disease is usually self-limiting but can be more severe in immunocompromised individuals. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the risk of transmission is high, especially during the active period when skin lesions are present.
A significant portion of skin diseases are transmitted through direct contact, contaminated surfaces, or contaminated air. Therefore, in addition to personal hygiene, the disinfection of contacted objects, surfaces, and air is critically important. Especially in common areas, regular disinfection of high-touch surfaces is one of the most effective ways to break the chain of transmission.
Sterilisa's patented Pulsed Light Technology provides effective and true disinfection in the air and on surfaces without requiring contact time, without using chemicals, and without leaving toxic residues. Below, protective approaches that can be used in the fight against infectious diseases with Sterilisa Family products are detailed.
Sterilisa Pro: Instantly eliminates pathogens on surfaces in large areas (offices, clinics, common areas). This minimizes the risk of transmission of contact-transmissible pathogens like monkeypox from surfaces.
Sterilisa Mini: Its portable design makes it ideal for individual use. It can be safely used for disinfecting personal items (phone, wallet, keys, etc.) during travel, in hotels, and after public transportation. The chain of transmission from small objects that may be contaminated is broken with Sterilisa Mini.
Sterilisa Air: Minimizes the risk of disease transmission through contaminated air by filtering the air in the environment and disinfecting microorganisms passing through the filters.
In conclusion, adhering to hygiene and disinfection protocols in the control of contact and airborne infectious diseases such as monkeypox is critically important for individual health and public health. Sterilisa Air, Sterilisa Pro, and Sterilisa Mini offer effective, reliable, and practical solutions in the implementation of these protocols. Regular use supports both personal protection and the reduction of transmission risk in the community.
Source:
Eggers, M., Exner, M., Gebel, J., Ilschner, C., Rabenau, H. F., & Schwebke, I. (2022). Hygiene and disinfection measures for monkeypox virus infections. GMS hygiene and infection control, 17, Doc18.
Mitjà, O., Ogoina, D., Titanji, B. K., Galvan, C., Muyembe, J. J., Marks, M., & Orkin, C. M. (2023). Monkeypox. The Lancet, 401(10370), 60-74.
