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Mpox

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Mpox is a disease. It was first discovered in 1958. The virus family is Poxviridae. It has a mortality rate of 1-10%. It originated in Dem. Rep. Congo and can be referred to as Mpox, Monkeypox, MPX, MPXV.

Key facts

  • names: Mpox, Monkeypox, MPX, MPXV
  • first founded year: 1958
  • country: Dem. Rep. Congo
  • virus family: Poxviridae
  • mortality rate: 1-10%

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Description

  • Mpox (Monkeypox) is a viral zoonotic disease that occurs primarily in Central and West Africa. It is caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae. It is similar to smallpox but generally less severe.

Transmission

  • Transmission occurs through contact with infected animals, human-to-human transmission through respiratory droplets, bodily fluids, and contaminated materials. It can also be transmitted via close contact with respiratory secretions.

Symptoms

  • Initial symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, and exhaustion. This is followed by a rash that forms blisters and scabs over time. Symptoms generally last 2-4 weeks.

Vaccine

  • Smallpox vaccine provides protection

Treatment

  • There is no specific treatment for monkeypox, but supportive care and antiviral treatments like Tecovirimat may be used in severe cases.

Global Cases

  • Outbreaks have been reported outside of Africa in recent years, particularly in 2022.

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This dashboard is based on data from: John Hopkins University, World Health Organization.

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