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In Europe, the first person died of monkeypox in Spain, we learned on the evening of Friday July 29. Dr Imad Kansauinfectious disease doctor in hospital Antoine-Beclere of Clamartin duplex for the 23 Hours, takes stock of the epidemic situation.
On the evening of Friday July 29, the first death of a person from monkeypox was announced in Spain. This is the first death from the disease in Europe, and it is still something quite rare. “It’s quite rare, fortunately. These are complications that occur in immunocompromised patients, so patients who are at the AIDS stage or other diseases that give immunosuppression, that is to say a significant drop in defenses.says Dr. Imad Kansauinfectious disease doctor in hospital Antoine-Beclere of Clamart (Hauts-de-Seine)duplex for the 23 Hours.
Are those most at risk of contracting the disease well informed? “Measures have been taken, and now, through associations and media communications, people at risk can be fully informed, and it is very important to know where these centers are”says Dr. Imad Kansau. Should vaccination be expanded today? “At the moment, on an epidemiological level, it is not yet necessary, but it is an important situation to consider and to put in place fairly quickly once the epidemic exceeds the limits concerning the type of population. infected”answers Dr. Imad Kansau.