Monkey Pox 411 for 09-26-2023

The monkeypox virus outbreak is still ongoing, but there has been a significant decline in cases in many parts of the world. As of September 26, 2023, there have been over 71,000 cases and 26 deaths reported in over 100 countries.
The virus is most commonly spread through close contact with an infected person's rash, bodily fluids, or respiratory droplets. It can also be spread through contact with contaminated objects, such as bedding or clothing.
The most common symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash that starts on the face and spreads to other parts of the body. The rash usually goes away on its own after 2-4 weeks.
There is no specific treatment for monkeypox, but there are vaccines and antiviral medications that can be used to prevent and treat the virus.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency. However, the WHO also states that the virus is not currently a pandemic.