Mpox or monkeypox, is a viral disease that has gathered increasing attention due to its outbreaks and impact on world health. Mpox is an infectious disease that is seen owing to the monkeypox virus. It is a rare viral infection, majorly found in the African regions.

Mpox, formally called the Monkeypox, is a rare condition caused by a virus. It belongs to the genus Orthopoxvirus, just like the more well-known smallpox virus.

The Mpox virus has two distinct varieties, clades, one of which originated in Central Africa, called Clade I and the other in West Africa, known as Clade II.

Symptoms of Mpox
After being infected, it could take a few days or even weeks for you to start experiencing symptoms. Symptoms of mpox include:

  • Rashes
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Muscle pains

It might hurt when the rash initially appears, that looks flat, with red bumps. Those lumps become blisters that produce pus. After a while, the blisters peel off and crust over. It can take two to four weeks to complete the process.

The symptoms can vary from person to person, some causing just red rashes, some causing just fever, and some people with many of these symptoms.

Prevention and Treatment
Talking about the treatment of Mpox, the expert said, “Antivirals will be recommended for those who have been detected with this virus.”

He further added, “One should get vaccinated and avoid being around sick people or coming in contact with even infected animals. Remember, timely intervention is key to managing Mpox and improving the quality of life.”

(This article is published under a mutual content partnership arrangement between The Brew News and The Free Press Journal)