Question 1

what does monkeypox look like?

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Similar to Smallpox: The lesions of monkeypox are similar to smallpox.  The lesions usually develop through several stages before crusting and resolving.  They start as red bumps often on the face and chest.  They evolve into vesicles, then pustules, then crusts.

Question 2

what are the tests for monkeypox?

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Several: One can isolate the virus from the lesions, or antibodies can be measured in your blood.  There is also a pcr available.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

which systems in the body does monkeypox affect?

Accepted Answer

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 7

what is the definition or description of: monkeypox?

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Monkeypox: Monkeypox =  zoonotic disease  caused by the  monkeypox  virus.

Question 8

how is monkeypox different from smallpox?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

what is the treatment for monkeypox?

Accepted Answer

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.

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