Monkeypox

Viral disease

Monkeypox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and some other animals. Symptoms include
fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash that forms blisters and then crusts over. The time fro…

SpecialtyInfectious disease
SymptomsFever, headache, muscle pains, shivering, blistering rash, swollen lymph nodes
ComplicationsSecondary infections, eye infection, visual loss, scarringencephalitis, sepsis bronchopneumonia
Usual onset5–21 days post exposure
Duration2 to 4 weeks
TypesCentral African (Congo Basin), West African
CausesMonkeypox virus
Diagnostic methodTesting for viral DNA
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