Monkeypox: Symptoms, complications and treatment explained in Pics
Monkeypox has been declared as a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic infection transmitted to humans through close contact with an animal or an infected person, or from things contaminated with the virus.
The incubation period of Monkeypox is usually from 6 to 13 days but can range from 5 to 21 days.Pic: PIB Twitter Handle
Monkeypox is usually a self-limited disease with the symptoms lasting from 2 to 4 weeks. Pic: PIB Twitter Handle
Complications caused due to Monkeypox: The patient is advised to closely monitor for the appearance of any of the symptoms during the period of isolation. Pic: PIB Twitter Handle
Reduce exposure to the virus is the main prevention strategy for Monkeypox. Pic: PIB Twitter Handle
Monkeypox virus is transmitted from one person to another by close contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets and contaminated materials such as bedding.Pic: Reuters