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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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