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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.

Answered 8/6/2022

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, The most significant recent outbreak of Monkeypox began in Nigeria in 2017. At times, Monkeypox cases have even been reported in the US.

Answered 8/2/2022

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Dr. Ken Yonemura answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Missing in the general news reports are the statistics. 99% of the cases are in males & 94% of the transmission has been through same sex, sexual contact.

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