Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients

Monkeypox can be passed on from person to person through

- Any close physical contact with   monkeypox blisters or scabs    (including sexual contact,   kissing,   cuddling or  holdinghands) - Touching clothing, bedding or   towels used by someone with   monkeypox - Coughs or sneezes of a person   they're close to you

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Symptoms of monkeypox

The first symptoms of monkeypox include

- Temp - Headache - Muscle aches - Backche - Swollen glands - Shivering (Chills) - Exhaustion

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- Wash your hand with shop regularly - Talk to partners about their sexual health and any symptoms they may have - Take a break from sex and intimate contact if you have symptoms of monkeypox

Do's

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- Do not share bedding or towels with people who may have monkeypox - Do not close contact ( Within 1 meter ) with people who may have monkeypox - Do not go near wild or stray animals, including animals that appear unwell or are dead, while travelling to countries with high caseload 

Dont's

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- The disease is usually self-limiting, meaning symptoms usually go away without the need for treatment within 2-3 weeks - Some people may require antibiotics and analgesia to treat secondary infections and local pain - A new vaccine has been approved for the prevention of monkeypox, and the smallpox vaccine has also been demonstrated to provide protection. However, these vaccines are not widely available

Treatment

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