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Monkey pox: Basic things you need to know

Monkey pox: Basic things you need to know

Have you heard about the recent monkeypox outbreak? Here are some things you need to know about this viral disease.

Monkey pox diseases is caused by the monkeypox virus, in both humans and animals. The virus spreads from animals to humans through bites or scratches. It can also be transmitted among humans by contact with body fluids and contaminated surfaces. 

Presently, the ‘pox-like’ disease has no cure. Though, it has been discovered that people with the smallpox vaccine are somewhat protected from the disease as the vaccine is 85% effective against Monkeypox.