Monkeypox is a rare disease similar to smallpox caused by the monkeypox virus. It primarily occurs in tropical rainforest areas of Central and West Africa and is occasionally exported in other regions. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Over the years, it occurred in some other countries outside Africa, including the US, Israel, Singapore, and the UK. These cases were linked to international travel or imported animals. (Image: News18 Creative)
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In humans, the symptoms of monkeypox are similar to but milder than those of smallpox. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Skin eruption (rash) usually begins within one-three days of the appearance of fever. It affects the face, palms of the hands and soles of the feet. (Image: News18 Creative)
The cases are small in number but researchers are still trying to figure out the source of infection. Typically, people catch monkeypox from animals in Africa. Human-to-human transmission is heard of but not common. (Image: News18 Creative)
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One can protect themselves from the moneypox infection by avoiding unprotected contact with wild animals, especially those sick or dead, including their meat, blood and other parts. (Image: News18 Creative)
