Monkeypox & acute Hepatitis
What is Monkeypox?
The monkeypox (MPX) virus was first isolated from a macaque monkey in 1970. Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis, meaning that it can be transferred between humans and animals, with symptoms very similar to those found in smallpox patients[1]. In unvaccinated individuals, monkeypox can result in flu-like symptoms and rashes on the skin, with rare cases leading to fetal loss in pregnant women [2].
Severe Acute Hepatitis
Severe acute hepatitis in children and adenovirus type 41 infection suggest that until more knowledge about the aetiology is known, precautionary measures should continue to be taken.
These measures follow COVID-19 practices and include constant hand washing, correct food preparation practices and effective disinfection procedures on all surfaces within pre-school and school settings.
Medentech’s NaDCC based disinfectants, which offer effective cleaning solutions within school and creche settings, have approval and activity to kill adenovirus on surfaces. These products include Klorkleen, Klorsept and Klorsept Dihydrate (EN16777 &EN14476). Klorsept (US EPA Reg. No:71847-6) and Klorkleen 2 (US EPA Reg. No 71847-7) are highly effective on Hepatitis A, B and C viruses also with US EPA approval. The CDC also recommends that those disinfectants effective against Norovirus should also be effective against adenoviruses [5].
There is also some suggestion to indicate that these cases of severe hepatitis could be linked to food contamination with toxins, specifically mycotoxins such as aflatoxins. These are highly poisonous toxins produced by the Aspergillus genus which can cause long-term and acute illnesses. Hua et al have discussed that Aflatoxins cause significant liver damage and therefore could be a potential source which is particularly affecting young children [6-8].
Medentech’s Klorsept (US EPA Reg. No:71847-6) has been determined to be highly effective at denaturing mycotoxins and especially Aflatoxin B1 and Ochratoxin A.
Klorsept & Klorkleen2 have demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to monkeypox on hard, non-porous surfaces. Therefore, both can be used against monkeypox when used in accordance with the directions for use against Norovirus on hard, non-porous surfaces.
Refer to the EPA website at https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/emerging-viral-pathogen-guidance-and-status-antimicrobial-pesticides for additional information.
