WHO declares monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern (July 2022)
 | How is monkey pox treated? How it is treated. The CDC reports that there is currently no proven or safe treatment for monkeypox, and most people recover and survive without any intervention. |
| What is monkey pox and how is it transmitted? Transmission of monkeypox virus occurs when a person comes into contact with the virus from an animal, human, or materials contaminated with the virus. The virus enters the body through broken skin (even if not visible), the respiratory tract, or the mucous membranes (eyes, nose, or mouth). |  |
 | Who is at risk for monkeypox? Most monkeypox cases have occurred in people aged 20 to 49 years old (87%). One hundred and eleven cases are known to be gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men ( GBMSM ). |
| What happens if you get monkeypox? Monkeypox symptoms and signs include headache, skin rash, fever, body aches, chills, swollen lymph nodes, and exhaustion. It produces symptoms similar to smallpox, but milder. The time from infection to the onset of symptoms, which is referred to as the incubation period, can range from five to 21 days. |  |
 | How long does monkey pox last? The illness typically lasts for 2−4 weeks. In Africa, monkeypox has been shown to cause death in as many as 1 in 10 persons who contract the disease.   |
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