Monkey pox
All you need to know about Monkey pox
Monkeypox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and some other animals. Symptoms include fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash that forms blisters and then crusts over. The time from exposure to onset of symptoms ranges from five to twenty-one days. The duration of symptoms is typically two to four weeks. There may be mild symptoms, and it may occur without any symptoms being known. The classic presentation of fever and muscle pains, followed by swollen glands, with lesions all at the same stage, has not been found to be common to all outbreaks. Cases may be severe, especially in children, pregnant women or people with suppressed immune systems.
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- been in close contact, with someone who has Monkeypox
- you have rash with blisters
- been to west or central Africa in the past 3 weeks and you experience rash
Things to do to avoid getting and passing on monkeypox
- wash your hands with soap and water regularly and use alcohol based sanitizer
- be aware of the symptoms of monkeypox
- do not share beddings or towels with people who may have monkeypox
- do not go near wild or stray animals
- do not touch meat from wild animals especially while travelling in west or central Africa
Coded by Abohwo Ejiro