Monkey pox
is a
rare infection
, typically caught from infected
wild animals
in
parts of Africa.
Dozens of suspected
or confirmed cases of monkeypox have been
detected
in
North America
and
Europe since
early
May.
It is a
relative
of
smallpox
, causing a rash that often
b
egins on the face.
Many of the reported cases "
are occurring within
sexual networks
"
.
There's currently
no specific treatment
for the disease.
To
stay safe
from the disease,
avoid
with
animals
that could harbor
the virus.
Avoid
with any materials,
such as bedding
, that have been
in
with a
sick animal
.
Isolate
infected patients
from others who could be
at risk
for infection.
Practice good hand
hygiene
after
with
infected animals or humans.
Use
personal protective equipment
(
PPE)
when caring for patients.
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