Monkey pox is a viral disease that spreads through close contact with an infected person and is usually endemic in Central and West Africa, the health unit said. “The monkeypox virus has been circulating in the province for a few months and we expected it to reach the KFL&A area. There is no increased risk of monkeypox for KFL&A residents stemming from this outbreak,” said Dr. Piotr Oglaza, KFL&A Medical Officer of Public Health.
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“In general, monkeypox does not spread easily between humans. KFLA residents do not have to worry about their daily activities in the community. We recommend that individuals be aware of the symptoms and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms occur,” he added. Trending Stories
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rash or blisters in the mouth and around the genital areas swollen lymph nodes fever and chills Muscle pains headaches exhaustion
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The health unit says monkeypox is in the same family as smallpox, although monkeypox presents with much milder symptoms and is less contagious. Symptoms can appear within five to 21 days of exposure to someone who has the virus. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
