First Non-Travel Case of Monkeypox Hits California — How Does the Virus Spread?
Experts say monkeypox can spread easily between people who are in close contact or face-to-face.
A Long Beach resident has reportedly tested positive for the virus. Monkeypox, also known as mpox, was discovered in Denmark in the 1950s and has been on the radar of health experts for decades.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus can present with various symptoms, including:
- rashes
- fevers
While the virus is typically non-fatal, some people are susceptible to severe infections, which can result in death.
Other viruses, like chickenpox, measles, certain types of skin infections, and others, can mimic the appearance of monkeypox, which can make treatment a bit trickier.
Author's summary: Monkeypox spreads through close contact.
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