The situation is evolving and WHO expects more cases of monkeypox to be identified as surveillance expands in non-endemic countries. So far, there have been no deaths associated with this outbreak. Immediate actions focus on informing people most at risk of monkeypox infection with accurate information, stopping the spread and protecting frontline workers.
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Who discovered monkeypox?
The health authorities of Europe, USA. UU.
Who is monkey pox
The ECDC will continue to monitor this event through intelligence activities on epidemics and report on relevant news on an ad hoc basis. The ECDC published a news item on May 19, with initial recommendations.
Can monkeypox kill us?
Monkeypox can be an unpleasant disease; it causes fever, body aches, enlarged lymph nodes, and eventually smallpox, or painful, fluid-filled blisters on the face, hands, and feet. One version of monkeypox is quite deadly and kills up to 10% of infected people.
Will monkey pox be a pandemic?
The situation is evolving and WHO expects more cases of monkeypox to be identified as surveillance expands in non-endemic countries. Immediate actions focus on informing people who may be at increased risk of monkeypox infection with accurate information, in order to stop further spread.
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