Mokeypox Virus (MPV)
What is Monkeypox (MPV)?
MPV is a viral infection transmitted through close, personal contact, including kissing, sex, and other skin-to-skin or face-to-face contact. Fatality during the current outbreak is estimated to be very low.
Key Symptoms: rash, bumps, or blisters
Other Symptoms: fever, headaches, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes
What can you do?
- Stay informed
- Contact your healthcare provider
- Isolate
For more information, please visit https://dph.illinois.gov/.../diseases-and.../monkeypox.html
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