Monkeypox Symptoms

Current monkeypox symptoms different from previous outbreaks: Study

The symptoms like swelling, tonsils and rectal pain found in the study have not been known to be typical features of monkeypox infection and could be mistaken for other conditions

Rashes, fever common symptoms in monkeypox, chickenpox, confuse people; doctors list how they differ

In a couple of instances reported recently, two suspected cases of monkeypox turned out to be chickenpox

Monkeypox is a global health emergency but there’s no need to panic. Here’s why

After the monkeypox outbreak in multiple nations did not stagnate, the WHO declared it a public health emergency of international concern. But this is a preventive step to ensure it does not become a global crisis

Suspected cases of monkeypox in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar: How states are preparing to tackle the virus

India is stepping up measures as cases of monkeypox rise across the world. Delhi, Telangana and Kerala have traced contacts after positive cases were detected. States have stepped up surveillance at international airports and set up isolation wards

As India confirms fourth case of monkeypox, should we be worried?

India has reported four cases of monkeypox in just 11 days. After reporting its first case from Kerala on 14 July, the fourth infection was recorded on Sunday after a 34-year-old-man from Delhi with no travel history tested positive. How is the virus spreading and can it become a COVID-like scare?

Monkeypox declared global health emergency by WHO after outbreak in over 70 countries

WHO said that monkeypox outbreak in several countries in an 'extraordinary' situation. A global emergency is WHO's highest level of alert, but the designation does not necessarily mean a disease is particularly transmissible or lethal

Explained: How fast does monkeypox spread and should India worry?

Following the detection of the second monkeypox case in Kerala, the Centre has asked all port and airport officials to step up screening at exit points. Most experts believe that as only close contact is a mode of transmission, the disease can be controlled and has asked people not to panic

Is monkeypox a pandemic? Here is why it isn’t likely to become as widespread as COVID-19, but is worth watching

It is not uncommon for there to be small outbreaks of monkeypox in Central and West Africa, but in the last few weeks, dozens of countries from other world regions have reported thousands of cases of monkeypox

First case of monkeypox in Kerala: How India is planning to beat the virus

The health ministry on Thursday asked states and Union Territorites to start screening at points of entries, contact-tracing, and undertake surveillance activities following detection of a case

Monkeypox: World already has vaccine, medicines to control the outbreak; details here

Illness due to monkeypox is usually mild and most people infected recover within a few weeks without needing treatment. However, treatment do exist for those who become quite ill from the virus