infection⚑ High burden in India

Mpox (monkeypox)

Mpox is an viral disease that can occur in humans and other animals. Symptoms include a rash that forms blisters and then crusts over, as well as fever and swollen lymph nodes. The illness is usually mild, and most infected individuals recover within a few weeks without treatment. The time from exposure to the onset of symptoms ranges from three to seventeen days, and symptoms typically last from two to four weeks. However, cases may be severe, especially in children, pregnant women, or people with suppressed systems.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Rash, fever, , swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches, sore throat

Causes — why it happens

·Monkeypox virus

How it's found

·Testing for viral DNA

Prevention

·Smallpox & mpox vaccine, hand washing, covering rash, PPE, social distancing

Treatment

·Supportive

Complications

·Secondary , , , , loss of vision with severe eye

Outlook

·Most recover

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