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Mpox is a rare zoonotic disease caused by the mpox virus, spreading through close contact and causing flu-like symptoms followed by a painful rash.

Key Takeaways

Mpox spreads mainly through close physical contact, especially sexual contact, and contaminated objects.
Condom use alone may not prevent mpox transmission due to spread via skin and fluids beyond genital areas.
Symptoms start with flu-like signs and develop into a distinctive painful rash lasting about a week.
Certain groups are at higher risk, including men who have sex with men, healthcare workers, and those unvaccinated against smallpox.
Early consultation with healthcare providers is important if mpox symptoms are suspected.

What the video covers

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is caused by the mpox virus, part of the orthopoxvirus group.
It is a zoonotic disease that can spread from animals to humans through close skin-to-skin contact.
Transmission occurs mainly via sexual activity, contact with rash, body fluids, droplets, and contaminated objects.
Condoms alone may not fully protect against mpox transmission during sexual contact.
Pregnant women can pass the virus to their unborn child, but asymptomatic transmission is uncertain.
The virus incubates for 1 to 2 weeks without symptoms while multiplying in lymph nodes and spreading in the bloodstream.
Higher risk groups include men who have sex with men in affected areas, healthcare and lab workers, and those exposed to infected animals or surfaces.
People born after 1972 likely have not received the smallpox vaccine, which offers some protection.
Initial symptoms resemble flu, followed by a painful rash that progresses from flat to fluid-filled sores, then crusts and heals.
Anyone suspecting mpox symptoms should consult a healthcare practitioner.

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Can mpox be transmitted through sexual activity?

Yes, mpox can spread through close skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity, but condoms alone may not fully prevent transmission because the virus can spread through contact with rashes and body fluids on other parts of the body.

What are the initial symptoms of mpox?

Mpox usually starts with flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and respiratory symptoms, followed by a painful rash that develops into fluid-filled sores.

Who is at higher risk of contracting mpox?

People at higher risk include men who have sex with men in areas where mpox is spreading, healthcare and lab workers exposed to orthopoxviruses, those in contact with potentially infected animals, and individuals not vaccinated against smallpox.

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Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a rare disease caused by a very tiny germ called the mpox virus. It belongs to a group of closely related viruses called orthopoxvirus.

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Other viruses in this group that can infect humans include the variola virus, which causes smallpox, the cowpox virus, and vaccinia.

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Mpox is a zoonotic disease. This means it can spread from non-human animals to people.

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You can catch the virus through close skin-to-skin contact, especially sexual activity, with a person who has mpox symptoms.

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If you have sex with someone who has mpox, it's important to know that using a condom alone probably won't protect you from catching the disease.

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This is because the virus can also spread through contact with rash on non-genital parts of their body, body fluids, including droplets in their breath, and surfaces or objects they have used, such as their clothes and bedding.

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And a pregnant woman who has mpox can pass the virus to her unborn child.

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But scientists aren't sure if a person who has mpox can spread the virus if they don't have symptoms.

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Once the virus enters your body, it travels through your lymph vessels to nearby lymph nodes, where it begins to multiply.

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Over the next 1 to 2 weeks, the virus spreads in your bloodstream throughout your body.

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During this time, called the incubation period, you won't have symptoms. You may be at a higher risk for catching mpox if you have had close skin-to-skin contact within the last 2 weeks with someone who has or may have mpox,

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especially with men who have sex with men in a geographic area where mpox is spreading, or have a job that may expose you to orthopox viruses, such as lab workers and healthcare workers. Others at risk include those who have had contact with

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animals, such as monkeys or rodents that could be infected, are exposed to objects or surfaces contaminated with the virus, or have not been vaccinated against smallpox.

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If you were born after 1972, chances are you did not receive the smallpox vaccine.

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Like most viral infections, mpox may start with flu-like symptoms, including feeling exhausted, chills, fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and a stuffy nose, sore throat, or cough.

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These symptoms are usually followed by a flat rash on certain areas of your body, such as the genitals, anal region, face, mouth, hands, feet, and chest.

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Then the rash can turn into raised pimple-like sores that are filled with fluid or pus, and the rash is often very painful.

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This rash generally lasts for about a week before beginning to crust, scab over, and finally falling off with the appearance of new skin.

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If you think you might have symptoms of mpox, or want to find out more about it, talk to your healthcare practitioner.

Topics:mpoxmonkeypoxorthopoxviruszoonotic diseasempox transmissionmpox symptomssmallpox vaccinempox rashmpox preventionmpox risk factors

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