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What is the definition of Monkeypox?

Monkeypox is a rare viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus. The monkeypox virus is in the same family of viruses that cause smallpox. However, an infection with monkeypox is usually milder than smallpox.

What are the causes of Monkeypox?

Monkeypox can be contracted through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or their body fluids, breathing in the virus through face-to-face contact, through sexual contact, touching items that were used by an infected person, from maternal-to-infant transmission during pregnancy, and bites from infected animals.

What are the symptoms of Monkeypox?

Symptoms of monkeypox usually appear three weeks after exposure to the virus. Symptoms of monkeypox vary by individual and can be mild to severe. Symptoms of monkeypox may include a rash that looks like pimples or blisters, headache, fatigue, fever, sore throat, nasal congestion, cough, chills, muscle aches, backache, and swollen lymph nodes. The rash may appear on the genitals, anus, mouth, face, chest, and hands. The pimples or blisters may be painful and itchy. The rash progresses to scabs before healing. Individuals with monkeypox remain contagious to others until all the scabs have completely healed, usually within two-to-four weeks.

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What are the current treatments for Monkeypox?

Mild monkeypox infections will usually heal without treatment within two-to-four weeks. Treatment for monkeypox includes antiviral drugs such as tecovirimat, prescription mouthwashes, stool softeners, and topical gels and creams.

Who are the top Monkeypox Local Doctors?

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Dr. Inger K. Damon

Infectious Disease

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Dr. Inger K. Damon

Infectious Disease

Atlanta, GA

404-717-5167

Languages Spoken:

English

Inger Damon is an Infectious Disease provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Damon and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Monkeypox. Her top areas of expertise are Monkeypox, Smallpox, Rabies, and Ebola Virus Disease.

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Elisabeth S. Pukuta

Elite in Monkeypox

Elisabeth S. Pukuta

Kinshasa, KN, CD

Elisabeth Pukuta practices in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ms. Pukuta and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Monkeypox. Her top areas of expertise are Monkeypox, Rabies, Ebola Virus Disease, and Togaviridae Disease.

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Stomy S. Karhemere

Elite in Monkeypox

Stomy S. Karhemere

Kinshasa, KN, CD

Stomy Karhemere practices in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Karhemere and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Monkeypox. Their top areas of expertise are Monkeypox, Rabies, Smallpox, and Chickenpox.

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What are the latest Monkeypox Clinical Trials?

Phase 3, Randomised Maternal and Infant (From 4 to 24 Months of Age) Safety and Immunogenicity Trial of MVA-BN® Vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Enrollment Status: Recruiting

Publish Date: June 04, 2025

Intervention Type: Biological

Study Phase: Phase 3

Summary: This Phase 3 double-blinded, randomized study aims to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of the two-dose MVA-BN mpox vaccine regimen, administered subcutaneously, in infants and children aged 4 to 24 months in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a population at high risk of mpox infection and complications. The study will compare the safety and immunogenicity of a full-dose regimen ver...

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