Is monkeypox in India?

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Devesh Shukla

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Member since 16 May 202230 July 2022 at 12:50

Monkeypox in India: In India, 4 cases of Monkeypox have been detected till now. The first three cases in India were reported from the southern state of Kerala - all of them had travelled to the state recently from countries in the Gulf region. Fourth Case is recently recorded in Delhi and the patient has no foreign travel history. The Health Ministry has already shared guidelines to prevent the disease and all the Indian States have been asked to keep close surveillance on the virus.

My nephew is 25 year old. He is having a galbladder Polyp size 6.7 mm in incidental findings. There is no pain or any other symptoms . He is research scholar at IIT Kharagpur. Kindly advise this will subside or any surgery is needed.

Dr. Satish Chandra

Dear All, The treatment depends on the growth and size of the polyps Does the patient also have Gallstones? Though 95% of the gallbladder polyps are non canceraus.5% above 1CM size would be an indication to consult a Medical Oncologist/Surgical Gastroenterologist Kindly share us the repo....

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