Is monkeypox fatal?
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Monkeypox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, in the Orthopoxvirus genus, and is related to smallpox. The first human case was identified in 1970, and historically, it has primarily been found on the African continent, except in cases related to travel or imported animals.Since 1....
Monkeypox in India: In India, 4 cases of Monkeypox have been detected till now. The first three cases in India were reported from the southern state of Kerala - all of them had travelled to the state recently from countries in the Gulf region. Fourth Case is recently recorded in Delhi and the patien....
Usully, fever is accompanied with increase in the body's temperature, weakness and body ache. Incase you feel any of these symptoms, you can take a Paracetamol. If the fever doesn't subside or keeps reoccuring, contact your doctor immediately.
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Reviewed by:Dr. Rakesh Kumar - MBBS, MS
Devesh Shukla
Monkey Pox Fatality: Monkeypox is rarely fatal, as the symptoms of Monkeypox are mild. It might be fatal for small children, pregnant ladies or people who have immune sickness. The symptoms are similar to that of smallpox but mild lasting from 2-3 weeks. The fatality ratio is 3-6 % right now.