The first case of monkeypox has been reported by the Portuguese Directorate-General for Health. Monkeypox is common in wild animals like rodents and primates.
Monkeypox - Causes, Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Monkeypox infection is a zoonotic viral infection that usually lasts for 3 weeks. It is caused by the monkeypox virus and is characterized by rash or pox-like symptoms.
Monkeypox infection is a zoonotic viral infection that usually lasts for 3 weeks. It is caused by the monkeypox virus and is characterized by rash or pox-like symptoms.
‘Monkeypox is common in wild animals like rodents and primates, and humans can also get infected with the virus.’
The majority of the cases were reported in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region, according to health authorities.
Monkeypox Cases
Symptoms include skin rashes, fever, headache, muscle ache, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion.The rash eventually forms a scab, which later falls off, indicating that the person is no longer infectious.
Monkeypox by Numbers: 5,322 Lab-Confirmed Cases In 53 Countries
From 53 countries, 5,322 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox had been reported, revealed the World Health Organization.
From 53 countries, 5,322 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox had been reported, revealed the World Health Organization.
Can the Monkeypox Virus Spread Through Surface Contact?
Detecting viral DNA in monkeypox patients’ rooms does not prove that infection can occur after contact with the surfaces.
Detecting viral DNA in monkeypox patients’ rooms does not prove that infection can occur after contact with the surfaces.
Monkeypox Spreading among Kids, Pregnant Women: WHO
Monkeypox Outbreak: Monkeypox virus infection is starting to spread among children and pregnant women, warns WHO.
Monkeypox Outbreak: Monkeypox virus infection is starting to spread among children and pregnant women, warns WHO.
