Question 1

do people still get monkeypox now?

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Yes: Human monkeypox is a viral disease that occurs primarily in remote villages of central and west africa near tropical rainforests where there is frequent contact with infected animals.  Usually transmitted to humans from rodents, pets, and primates through contact with the animal's blood or through a bite. Human monkeypox can be difficult to distinguish clinically from smallpox or chickenpox.

Question 2

does anyone know anything about monkeypox?

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Yes: Human monkeypox is a viral disease that occurs primarily in remote villages of central and west africa near tropical rainforests where there is frequent contact with infected animals.  Usually transmitted to humans from rodents, pets, and primates through contact with the animal's blood or through a bite. Human monkeypox can be difficult to distinguish clinically from smallpox or chickenpox.

Question 3

what are the long term symptoms of monkeypox?

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Less Than Smallpox: Monkeypox usually lasts for 2 to 4 weeks and resolved without problems.  In africa, monkeypox is fatal in approximately 10% of people.

Question 4

which systems in the body does monkeypox affect?

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Monkey pox: This is a 'pox virus' infection, somewhat similar to smallpox, although it is often milder. Symptoms can include fever/chills, headaches, muscle aches, and sweats. A nonproductive cough can also be present. Then, a papular rash develops that can progress through stages of vesiculation, pustulation, crusting, and scarring. Overall very nasty! Talk to an ID doc if you have more questions.

Question 5

what is the treatment for monkeypox?

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Poxvirus rx: There are no licensed medications for any of the pox viruses byt cidofovir, licensed for CMV in immunosuppressed patients may be useful in severe cases.

Question 6

how is monkeypox different from smallpox?

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Less fatal: The monkeypox virus is in the same genus as the smallpox virus and the rashes looked similar. Smallpox has been eradicated. Monkeypox is less transmissible between humans than smallpox. The fatality rate is much lower with monkeypox.

Question 7

what does the skin of a person that has monkeypox look like?

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Resembles Smallpox: In humans, monkeypox is similar to smallpox, although it is often milder.  Blisters may occur on the face and chest.  Vaccination against smallpox is assumed to provide protection against human monkeypox infection considering they are closely related.

Question 8

is monkeypox because of gay man?

Accepted Answer

: No. Monkey pox is a viral infection. It is spread through close contact with an infected person. Gay people are having more infections  due to close contact with an infected person. Being gay per se does not cause monkey pox.
If you are at risk of this infection, check with your local health department of vaccine.
Wish you good health!

Question 9

best way to treat monkeypox rash?

Accepted Answer

: Mpox (the official new name), with or without rash, should be treated with a drug called tecovirimat. Discuss with your doctor; if she is unfamiliar with it, contact your city, county or state health department. They will be able to arrange treatment. Good luck!

Question 10

what is the medical name for monkey pox?

Accepted Answer

Monkey Pox: Monkey Pox is the medical and common name. It is due to the Monkey Pox virus which is a  orthopoxvirus.

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