Monkeypox: How to Prevent Contacting This Deadly Virus Monkeypox is an extremely contagious disease that’s rapidly spreading in several countries around the world, including the United States. Although doctors are still trying to figure out how to treat monkeypox, the best way to prevent contracting this virus if you’re living in or travelling to an area with monkeypox outbreaks is to avoid any contact with monkeys or their droppings—and wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water if you must come into contact with them. For more information on how to protect yourself from monkeypox, read on! What Is Monkeypox? According to the World Health Organization, Monkeypox is a viral infection which has symptoms of a rash and fever that can be spread through close contact with bodily fluids. The virus has reportedly been found in Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. For example, from 2008-2011 there were 55 recorded cases of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Co...
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