Pets must be isolated from people infected with monkeypox: WHOPeople infected with monkeypox must isolate their pets, said an official from the World Health Organization, after a report showed the firs...
17 Aug, 2022, 02.40 PM IST
Monkeypox can spread to pet dogs, doctors reportMonkeypox infections have been detected in rodents and other wild animals, which can spread the virus to humans. But the authors called it ...
17 Aug, 2022, 11.46 AM IST
Monkeypox virus: Do's, don'ts and types. Read details hereThe West African Monkeypox virus is on the rise among people. Read on to know the dos and don'ts to save yourself from contracting the viru...
04 Aug, 2022, 09.55 PM IST
Rectal pain & penile swelling new symptoms of monkeypox, doctors suggest isolation for 3 weeksA BMJ study said that these symptoms are different from those during the previous outbreak.
02 Aug, 2022, 12.42 PM IST
Current monkeypox symptoms different from previous outbreaks: BMJ studySome of the common symptoms of monkeypox they described include rectal pain and penile swelling (oedema), which differ from those described...
01 Aug, 2022, 01.50 PM IST
Amid monkeypox surge, WHO urges reducing number of sexual partnersWHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who last Saturday declared monkeypox a global health emergency, told reporters that the best way to p...
28 Jul, 2022, 01.22 PM IST
Monkeypox suspect with foreign travel history admitted to Delhi's LNJP Hospital: SourcesThe samples of the suspected patient, who has rashes and lesions, has been sent to National Institute of Virology, Pune.
26 Jul, 2022, 11.17 PM IST
Kerala issues SOP for treatment, isolation of monkeypox casesThe minister, in the release, further said that risk of infection is high through close physical or direct skin-to-skin contact or sexual i...
20 Jul, 2022, 10.27 AM IST
Is monkeypox airborne and can it damage organs? As the virus spreads, here are answers to the most pertinent questionsTo avoid its spread in India, stepping up screening of symptoms is necessary.
10 Jun, 2022, 06.14 PM IST
Monkeypox infections spreading undetected, cases have risen to over 550: WHOWhile, so far, most cases have been reported among men who have sex with men presenting with symptoms at sexual health clinics, "the sudden...
02 Jun, 2022, 04.52 PM IST
India is prepared for Monkeypox, no cases in country yet: ICMRThe health expert also emphasised keeping a close watch on unusual symptoms, especially those who have a travel history from the monkeypox-...
27 May, 2022, 05.29 PM IST
Am I at risk? Who is protected against Monkeypox?Most children and adults with healthy immune systems are likely to dodge severe illness, experts. But there are two high-risk groups.
27 May, 2022, 01.13 PM IST
Monkeypox: we have vaccines and drugs to treat itMonkeypox belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus of viruses, which includes smallpox. Luckily, due to something called cross-protection, smallp...
27 May, 2022, 12.49 PM IST
Monkeypox cases confirmed in 12 countries, may spread globally: WHOThe 12 countries — the US, Canada, Australia, UK, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Italy and Sweden — are not en...
25 May, 2022, 04.41 PM IST
Monkeypox scare: Health Ministry directs NCDC, ICMR to keep close watchThe monkeypox outbreak is something "everybody should be concerned about," U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday, adding that U.S. health...
22 May, 2022, 02.24 PM IST
Monkeypox: What are the symptoms, how it's spreading and should you be worried?Monkeypox is a virus that originates in wild animals like rodents and primates, and occasionally jumps to people. Most human cases have bee...
20 May, 2022, 11.08 AM IST
Australia reports probable case of monkeypox infectionA man in his 40s developed a mild illness several days after arriving back in Sydney with symptoms clinically compatible with monkeypox, Ne...
20 May, 2022, 08.19 AM IST