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Kerala Health Minister has confirmed it is the second case of the viral infection in the state in less than two weeks. On September 18, a 38-year-old native of Edavanna in Malappuram district, who arrived from the UAE, had tested positive for Mpox. “A 29-year-old man had recently arrived from abroad with symptoms. Currently, he is admitted to Kochi hospital and he is stable now”, a reporter said.
What is Monkeypox?
According to the WHO, the monkeypox virus is an enveloped double-standard DNA virus of the Orthopoxvirus genus and two distinct clades. A global outbreak ‘clade 1b’ began, which continues to this day. The infection spreads from person to person, primarily through close contact.
Common symptoms of monkeypox
Fever, Skin rash, Swollen lymph nodes, Headache, Muscle aches, Back pain, Low energy, Chills, etc.
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