What is Monkey Pox - The outbreak in Pakistan
Monkeypox is a rare viral disease that can cause a range of symptoms in humans, including fever, rash, and painful lesions on the skin. The disease is caused by the monkeypox virus, which is similar to the human smallpox virus but less severe. Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958 when outbreaks of the disease occurred in monkeys kept for research in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and later in humans in the same region. Since then, the disease has been reported in other parts of Central and West Africa, and sporadic cases have also been reported in other regions of the world. Transmission Monkeypox is primarily a zoonotic disease, meaning it is transmitted from animals to humans. The virus is carried by animals such as monkeys, rodents, and squirrels, and can be transmitted to humans through contact with the infected animal's bodily fluids, such as blood, saliva, or pus. Humans can also contract the disease by coming into contact with contaminated surfaces, such as beddi...