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Monkeypox: Causes, Transmission, and Effects

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What is the typical duration of monkeypox illness?

1 to 2 weeks

2 to 4 weeks (correct)

6 to 8 weeks

4 to 6 weeks

What is the primary method of diagnosing monkeypox?

PCR assays using skin lesions (correct)

Culture

Electron microscopy

Immunohistochemistry

What is the average incubation period of monkeypox?

2 to 4 weeks

4 to 6 weeks

1 to 2 weeks (correct)

1 to 2 days

What is commonly seen among monkeypox cases in the current outbreak?

Most cases among men who have sex with men Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the rash in monkeypox?

Painful and looks like pimples or blisters Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of symptoms in some monkeypox cases?

Rash followed by u-like symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of monkeypox infection in humans?

Physical contact with an infected animal Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a person to no longer be considered infectious?

When all sores have crusted over, scabs have fallen off, and a new layer of skin has formed Signup and view all the answers

During which year was smallpox eradicated worldwide?

1980 Signup and view all the answers

Where were the first confirmed cases of monkeypox in humans recorded?

Central and western Africa Signup and view all the answers

Through what means can monkeypox spread during pregnancy?

Skin-to-skin contact Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of monkeypox transmission through the air?

The possibility is being studied, but it is not yet well understood Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of management strategies for mpox?

Symptomatic treatment and optimized supportive care Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of mpox?

2-4 weeks Signup and view all the answers

When should the monkeypox vaccine be given to prevent onset of the disease?

Within 4 days of exposure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of admitting high-risk patients to a health facility?

To reduce the risk of severe disease Signup and view all the answers

What type of patients may benefit from antiviral therapy?

Those with severe disease or at high risk of severe disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of antiviral agents developed for smallpox treatment?

They have activity against mpox Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the typical duration of monkeypox illness?

What is the primary method of diagnosing monkeypox?

What is the average incubation period of monkeypox?

What is commonly seen among monkeypox cases in the current outbreak?

What is the characteristic of the rash in monkeypox?

What is the sequence of symptoms in some monkeypox cases?

What is the primary source of monkeypox infection in humans?

What is the condition for a person to no longer be considered infectious?

During which year was smallpox eradicated worldwide?

Where were the first confirmed cases of monkeypox in humans recorded?

Through what means can monkeypox spread during pregnancy?

What is the current status of monkeypox transmission through the air?

What is the primary focus of management strategies for mpox?

What is the typical duration of mpox?

When should the monkeypox vaccine be given to prevent onset of the disease?

What is the purpose of admitting high-risk patients to a health facility?

What type of patients may benefit from antiviral therapy?

What is the benefit of antiviral agents developed for smallpox treatment?

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