Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes monkeypox as a viral disease that can be spread between people and certain animals.
With the recent rise in cases, Guy Sneed, D.O., chief medical officer for Hillcrest, answers key questions about the disease.
What are common symptoms of monkeypox?
• Fever greater than or equal to 100.4 F
• Chills
• New onset of enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear, neck, under the arms or groin.
• New skin rash that may develop into small, raised bumps, much like a chicken pox or other pox-like... Read More »