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How To Prevent Monkeypox
Monkeypox is an illness caused by the monkeypox virus. It is a viral zoonotic infection, meaning that it can spread from animals to humans. It can also spread from person to person.
Incubation Period: 6-21 Days
Monkey Pox Symptoms
Monkey Pox Symptoms
Monkey Pox Symptoms
Monkey Pox Symptoms
How it spreads?
Direct physical contact with blood or body fluids or sexual contact with infected persons or contaminated materials
Examples are fluid from skin lesions, bedsheets,
utensils, and other contaminated things.
Monkeypox Symptoms
Early symptoms include:
blood or body fluids or sexual
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Fever
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Back or headache
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Muscle ache
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Swollen lymph node
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Chills
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Feeling tired
As the disease progresses, rashes and skin lesions will develop on the face and body parts.
How to reduce the risk of getting monkeypox?
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Wash your hands frequently with soap
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Avoid sharing personal items
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Avoid contact with a person who is unwell and contaminated objects
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Avoid high-risk sexual activities
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See a doctor immediately if you have the symptoms
What happens if I have the symptoms?
While monkeypox is typically a self-recovering disease, you must seek medical treatment immediately.
Infected cases will be isolated for recovery, Most patients will usually recover in 2-4 weeks.
Close contacts will have to serve quarantine for 21 days.
