There are currently two deaths under investigation in the U.S. for a possible link to the rare infection - via healthing_ca Monkeypox MonkeypoxVirus healthnews healthing
AdvertisementMonkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus, a virus that is part of the same family of viruses that causes smallpox. The symptoms are similar to smallpox but milder and rarely fatal. Monkeypox has no relation to chickenpox., monkeypox was discovered in 1958 when outbreaks of a pox-like disease happened in colonies of monkeys kept for research in Denmark.
While cases in countries like Canada are currently on the rise, the monkeypox virus has been endemic in some parts of Africa since 1970 when the first human case was identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo. African rodents and non-human primates like monkeys are suspected of harbouring the virus and infecting people.What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
There’s always a concern when you develop a rash — your body is trying to alert you to something. The most common symptom of monkeypox is a rash on or near the genitals or anus, or other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face or mouth. The rash, which looks like pimples or blisters, can be painful and itchy, so you’ll know you have it.
On that note, Health Canada has authorized the Imvamune vaccine for immunization against monkeypox and orthopoxvirus infections in adults 18 years of age and older who are at high risk of exposure. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization also recommends giving Imvamune to people with high-risk exposures to a probable or confirmed case of monkeypox, or within a setting where transmission is happening.
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