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How does it spread ?

Mpox can be transmitted to humans through physical contact with someone who is infectious, with contaminated materials, or with infected animals.

Avoid contact with people who have the virus, and regularly wash hands, and observe general hygiene.

What does it look like / symptoms ?

Common symptoms of mpox are a skin rash or mucosal lesions which can last 2–4 weeks accompanied by fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes.

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