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Monkey pox- Causes, Prevention, Treatment
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Case Description
Monkeypox is a zoonotic orthopoxvirus that causes disease similar to smallpox,through less severe.Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958 with two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkey kept for research,hence the name ‘Monkeypox’. The disease becomes apparent about two weeks...
Case Summary
- Monkeypox is a viral disease, a type of pox rash, and a viral zoonosis, meaning it can spread from animals to humans. While symptoms are similar to smallpox, monkeypox is typically less fatal. Eradication of smallpox in the 1980s and subsequent cessation of vaccinations have led to a resurgence of monkeypox as a significant orthopoxvirus.
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