Ongoing Outbreak of Monkeypox Virus
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The cases for Monkey pox virus are noted to be increasing day by day in many areas and many deaths are also being reported in shorter span of time. This article deals with the ongoing outbreak of monkeypox virus (zoonotic) that belongs to genus orthopoxvirus which was confirmed in May,2022 and has similar symptoms as of smallpox but less contagious and less severe illness than smallpox. The article also deals with its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
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