People with monkeypox get a rash that may be located on or near the genitals (penis, testicles, labia, and vagina) or anus (butthole) and could be on other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth. The rash will go through several stages, including scabs, before healing. The rash […]
Patients should isolate until all lesions have resolved, the scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of intact skin has formed. People with monkeypox should adhere to these recommendations until cleared by public health: Do not leave the home except as required for emergencies or follow-up medical care. Persons […]
BACKGROUND Before April 2022, monkeypox virus infection in humans was seldom reported outside African regions where it is endemic. Currently, cases are occurring worldwide. Transmission, risk factors, clinical presentation, and outcomes of infection are poorly defined. METHODS We formed an international collaborative group of clinicians who contributed to an international […]
Los síntomas de viruela símica o del mono pueden incluir: Fiebre Dolor de cabeza Dolores musculares y de la espalda Inflamación de los ganglios linfáticos Escalofríos Agotamiento Síntomas respiratorios (p. ej., dolor de garganta, congestión nasal o tos) Un sarpullido que podría ubicarse en el área genital o cerca (pene, testículos, […]
“México y la viruela símica: ¿en dónde estamos?” con el #ExpertoUNAM Sarbelio Moreno Espinosa, de la Facultad de Medicina. Créditos: Comité científico Covid
Créditos: Comité científico Covid
Monkeypox spreads in different ways. The virus can spread from person-to-person through: direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or during intimate physical contact, such as kissing, cuddling, or sex touching items (such as clothing or linens) that previously touched the […]
En México se han confirmado 55 casos en nueve entidades federativas El Gobierno de México, a través de la Secretaría de Salud, amplió el paquete de medidas de prevención, vigilancia y control de la viruela símica. El director general de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, […]
Medical and public health officials are concerned—and puzzled—by the increasing number of confirmed monkeypox cases in countries outside central and western Africa, where the virus is endemic. In the past 5 years, scientists have confirmed only 8 cases where travelers carried monkeypox to countries outside Africa, including 2 cases last year in […]
