Monkeypox
Monkeypox is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, itself a zoonotic disease that can infect certain animals, such as people.
The disease itself is nothing new. It was first identified in monkeys in the 1950s and the first human case was confirmed in 1970.
Despite being related to the incredibly deadly smallpox, monkeypox tends to essentially manifest as a milder version. Monkeypox produces similar skin lesions as well as rashes and blisters. Also experienced are flu-like symptoms. It ends to last 2-4 weeks.
Though still endemic to several parts of Africa, the disease gained newfound infamy in 2022 when cases began cropping up worldwide.
Despite its name, monkeypox is not believed to actually come from monkeys and likely comes from African rodents.
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Those who received first monkeypox vaccine now eligible for 2nd dose
People who have developed a fever and a blistering rash or have been in close contact with a person who is suspected of having monkeypox should contact their personal physician and get tested.
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Monkeypox outbreak can be eliminated in Europe, WHO says
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Biden administration to allow new injection method for monkeypox vaccine
The United States declared monkeypox a public health emergency last week, in an effort to bolster the US response to contain the outbreak.
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The monkeypox outbreak has shown the LGBTQ+ community has specific needs, just like any community, and the next Israeli government must recognize and prioritize the challenges we face.
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WHO Europe has forecast just over 27,000 monkeypox cases in 88 countries by Aug. 2, up from 17,800 cases in nearly 70 countries at the latest count.
Monkeypox emergency could last months, with window closing to stop spread, experts say
Action stemming from that declaration needs to be urgent, including increased vaccination, testing, isolation for those infected and contact tracing, global health experts said.
