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Monkeypox
Monkeypox is a type of virus that actually infects rodents more than monkeys, and rarely infects humans. It leads a disease similar to smallpox infection that can include fever and swollen lymph nodes.
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Do people still get monkeypox now?
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Does anyone know anything about monkeypox?
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What are the long term symptoms of monkeypox?
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Which systems in the body does monkeypox affect?
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How is monkeypox different from smallpox?
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Is monkeypox because of gay man?
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Best way to treat monkeypox rash?
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What will happen if monkey pox goes untreated?
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What should I do If I suspect I might have monkey pox?
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What are the risks/chance of catching monkeypox from surfaces - stayed in a hotel and sat on soft furnishings/toilet paper - is there any risk from catching monkeypox?
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What are the tests for monkeypox virus infection?
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What are the symptoms of monkeypox virus infection?
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A 53-year old male asked:
I have 3 pimple like things on my wrist i had protected sex with a unknown woman these pimples appeared like 6 days after are encounter. is this monkeypox ?
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What bacterial infection can be mistaken for cowpox, monkeypox, or orf?
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What are the chances of getting sti/monkeypox following 2 x kiss and anal/penis (non penetrative) masturbation with 2 men?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Monkey pox question: If you enter the restroom at the time someone else is walking out, water splashes on to your skin from person in the restroom. Is that a way to contact monkey pox? I am immunocompromised (Congenital neutropenia?
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What are the chances of getting sti/monkeypox following 2 x kiss and anal/penis (non penetrative) masturbation with 2 men in hot tub in a bathhouse?
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I had sex (protected) & got monkeypox. That caused my HIV phobia to flare up (like what if the condom broke?). I took HIV RNA PCR test (day 16) & tested neg. I took the 4th gen at day 29 & tested neg. Can I stop worrying? Am I in the clear?
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What are the risks of getting sti/monkeypox following 2 x kiss and anal/penis masturbation with 2 men in hot tub in a bathhouse?
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Can monkey pox be spread through a quick hand shake or fist bump? Im concerned at work about shaking hands or anything like that. Let me know thanks?
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I have bumps on my finger that itch and they are like clear and elevated. Is it a pimple or a wart? Or monkeypox(im a lesbian and not rly sexually active tho so idk?
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I got a red bump on my arm after getting the hpv vaccine? Is this normal? Should i get tested for monkeypox incase it might be that disease?
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