A Texas man diagnosed with monkeypox has shared a series of shocking selfies documenting how the painful symptoms developed.
Gay porn starSilver Steel posted a "Timeline" composite image on his Instagram account on Aug. 4. Highlighting how the terrifying lesions changed the shape and size of his face.
"My goal with this is to educate, not offend anyone." and Steele captioned the nauseating composite upload. “Not everyone presents in exactly the same way, but I have been told by multiple experts that my case is a ‘clinically perfect’ example and is used in CDC demonstrations and in medical journals.
The Houston-based performer first noticed a blister on his chin on July 11 and initially believed the bump to be a "razor burn." I say.
However, when the lesions enlarged and took on a yellowish tint, he soon realized that he had monkeypox.
Stelle He spent three weeks on a "painful" blister on his chin, recording how the blister grew day by day.
This composite image shows that the lesions were most severe about 11 days after they first appeared on the skin. It also shows that it took him over 3 weeks for his symptoms to fully subside.
Monkeypox was declared a public health emergency in the United States earlier this month. After an outbreak in Europe this spring and then spreading across the country.
According to NYU biologist Joseph Osmanson, the virus now primarily affects gay and bisexual men, who make up about 98% of patients. .
Commenting on his post In his section, Steele revealed that he was prescribed Vicodin because the pain was so bad at the peak of his battle with monkeypox. He added that he has also attempted contact tracing, but does not know exactly when and from whom he contracted the virus.
"These lesions can be very painful. Others have lesions in their genitals or anorectal area that make going to the bathroom unbearable," he further explained. Reach out and check, because kind words go a long way.
The actor added: Use hand sanitizer liberally and shake hands instead of hugs and kisses. Be careful at crowded events, especially when people are sweating.
"So proud of you for sharing this vulnerable experience. Glad you're feeling better! You've done a great job of spreading the word and educating people."
Steele then hopes to be free from the virus and leave minimal scarring on his face.
The Monkeypox Outbreak: The Current Situation in the United States
US health agencies have counted at least 11,700 suspected monkeypox cases. , an epidemiological forecaster expects an additional 1,000 cases next week.Among the nation's epicenters of the disease, New York City after the June outbreak saw More than 2,295 cases are being fought.
At the same time, the World Health Organization reported more than 36,000 cases of the disease. Exactly how and why the "anomalous" virus originated in the United States and then spread across the continent remains a mystery. Instagram/@therealsilversteele
Dr. John White, Chief Medical Officer of WebMD, posts that doctors are "still learning about it," but the worst Reassure the patient about the fear. "I didn't know [the current outbreak] was deadly, and that's a good thing," White said.
