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Tanapox virus was first seen in people in the flood plain of the tana river in Kenya during 2 epidemics in the year 1957 and 1962.
The people affected have acute febrile illness with localized skin lesions.
The people in the flood plain of the tana river in Kenya were affected with tanapox virus during 2 epidemics in the year 1957 and 1962.
The incubation period in human is unknown, however in few trials the lesions were observed on the fourth day.
• Mild fever
• Headache
• Backache
• Localized itching followed by lesions.
• Skin lesions: – Initially it is a small nodule and progresses to popular 15 mm diameter by 2nd week of infection and finally ulcerates by 3rd week which heals in 5-6 week leaving a scar.
• The lesions were usually seen in upper arm, face, neck and trunk. In rare cases lesions were seen in lower limb and head.
• Lymph node enlarge
-The lesions were diagnosed with electron microscopy histopathology studies.
-PCR Assay.
There is no definite treatment for Tanapox, however symptomatic treatment can be given of the following: • Anti-pyretic for fever and body ache
– Broad spectrum antibiotics for the lesions to avoid further complication or secondary infections.
– Antiseptic dressing for localized infection.
The prognosis of Tanapox is good as this a self-limiting disease.
The differential diagnosis are as follows: –
• Atypical Mycobacterial infection
• Tropical ulcer
• Poxvirus infection
• Fungal infection
• Cutaneous anthrax
The management of this virus is not known, studies have shown the transmission happens from monkeys to human.
Human to Human transmission only one case has been reported.
Only 2 epidemics in Kenya and one is USA primate colony was observed.
The commonly indicated Homeopathic remedies are as follows: –
• Bryonia alba
• Sulphur
• Urtica Urens
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