People usually develop symptoms five to 21 days after exposure to the virus and symptoms last for two to four weeks
Monkeypox is a viral infection that is often accompanied by a rash. The virus itself isn’t all that new to scientists. According to the WHO, monkeypox was first identified in humans back in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since then, human cases have been identified in 11 African countries. In May 2022, monkeypox cases began to be identified in several non-endemic countries outside Africa. It is still unknown why the virus is spiking now.
Horacio Bach, a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of British Columbia, said people should be mindful of their sexual partners, especially if they have multiple partners.Article contentMonkeypox can look similar to other infectious diseases and even sexually transmitted infections, including chickenpox, herpes and gonorrhea. If you think you might have it, consult a health-care provider who will determine if you should be tested.
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