What is monkeypox
Monkeypox is a disease caused by a virus. Generally, symptoms such as fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes are observed, but in many cases, they will resolve spontaneously within a few weeks.
Infection route
Mainly contact with skin lesions, bodily fluids, or blood of an infected person or animal (including sexual contact), face-to-face contact with the patient for a long time, bedding used by the patient It is infected by touching etc.
what symptoms to watch out for
Check for rashes, blisters, etc., regardless of any part of the body. (Pay particular attention to occurrences on the face, mouth, limbs, anus, genitals, and buttocks)
Other symptoms such as fever and headache may also occur. It can be difficult to distinguish from other rash-producing diseases, such as chickenpox.
If you have symptoms suggestive of monkeypox
If you have symptoms that suggest monkeypox, please consult your nearest medical institution. When visiting a medical institution, please take measures such as wearing a mask and covering the rash with gauze.
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