Monkeypox

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Monkeypox

Monkeypox (mʌŋkiːpɒks) is a viral disease that causes a rash similar to smallpox, but is generally less severe. It is a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae.

Etymology

The term "Monkeypox" was coined in 1958 when outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in monkeys kept for research. The first human case was reported in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Symptoms

Monkeypox symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and exhaustion. A rash then develops, often beginning on the face and then spreading to other parts of the body.

Transmission

Monkeypox is primarily transmitted to humans from animals such as rodents and primates, but human-to-human transmission can also occur.

Treatment

There is no specific treatment for monkeypox. However, the smallpox vaccine can protect against monkeypox if given before or shortly after exposure to the virus.

Prevention

Prevention of monkeypox involves avoiding contact with animals that could harbor the virus, including rodents and monkeys, especially in areas where monkeypox is known to occur.

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