Monkeypox, an infection caused by the monkeypox virus, can be contracted by humans.
This viral disease causes rash and fever, and can also affect the lungs and cause death. Read on to learn more about monkeypox, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options to help you identify whether or not you may have contracted it.
An overview of what Monkeypox is
Monkeypox is a viral disease caused by contact with an infected animal or person. While it typically isn’t fatal for humans, it can cause serious illness in those who contract it.
Anyone can get monkeypox if they come into contact with someone who has contracted it; while there are some preventative measures you can take to lessen your chances of contracting it, once you have monkeypox you cannot be cured.
How do you treat monkeypox??
The most effective treatment for monkeypox is to prevent it in the first place by practicing personal hygiene (i.e., washing your hands) so that you don’t contract it, to begin with.
There is no cure for monkeypox—though there are medicines that can help alleviate symptoms. However, as you may have already noticed, they’re not always effective.
Can monkeypox be cured?
Unfortunately, there is no cure for monkeypox. So what do you do when you’re hit with monkeypox? First and foremost, it’s important to stay calm. The disease isn’t fatal—it has an average mortality rate of 0.2%—and typically runs its course in one to three weeks.
