Mpox

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

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Summary

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.

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Mpox is one of the 2 diseases in our database.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Vaccine:

Smallpox vaccine provides protection

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Treatment:

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

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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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