kissing, or sexual contact.
Unlike COVID-19, monkeypox does not spread as easily. People are typically considered contagious only when symptoms appear.
What Are the Symptoms of Monkeypox?
Monkeypox symptoms generally appear 5 to 21 days after exposure and develop in two stages:
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Early Symptoms (Similar to Flu-like Symptoms):
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Fever
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Headache
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Muscle aches
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Back pain
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Chills
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Fatigue
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Swollen lymph nodes (a key symptom distinguishing monkeypox from smallpox)
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Rash Phase: