Monkey Pox Alert! : A blog about the disease, symptoms and prevention methods.
monkeypox virus Monkeypox is an illness caused by the monkeypox virus. a zoonotic virus in the genus Orthopoxvirus . Monkeypox is a rare infection. It's mainly spread by wild animals in parts of west or central Africa. The rash often begins on the face, then spreads to other parts of the body. Transmission can occur through exposure to infected body fluids, contaminated objects , by small droplets and possibly the airborne route . he disease can resemble chickenpox , measles and smallpox but is distinguished by the presence of swollen glands What are the signs and symptoms of monkeypox? Fever . Headache . Muscle aches and backache. Swollen lymph nodes ("swollen glands"). Chills. Exhaustion. How do you prevent monkeypox virus? Avoid contact with infected animals (especially sick or dead animals). Avoid contact with bedding and other materials contaminated with the virus. Thoroug...