As of 17 June 2025, there have been over 4,000 confirmed cases of mpox and 25 deaths in Sierra Leone, raising the possibility ...

Published 08/15/2024 Published August 15, 2024 last updated 08/21/2024 last updated August 21, 2024. Mpox is a viral infection with rising global cases. The WHO has declared it a global health ...

The mpox rash often begins with flat spots that soon become lesions or pustules — these resemble small pimples or blisters, surrounded by reddened skin. While some people may only get a few bumps, ...

As monkeypox continues to spread around the world, it’s inevitable that pet owners will wonder about transmitting the disease to their pets — much like Covid-19.. But monkeypox isn’t Covid ...

The rash may start as small raised bumps that look similar to pimples. As the rash progresses, these bumps may become fluid-filled blisters and eventually scab over. Itching is often present as ...

People with skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis say they’ve experienced more harassment and stigma as a result of the monkeypox outbreak.

Monkeypox is contagious and can spread until the bumps are gone, which is about two to four weeks. "Not every new rash is monkeypox. However, if you do think you have monkeypox, it's important to ...

Since the start of this year, more than 41,600 confirmed cases of monkeypox, including at least 12 deaths, have been reported in 96 countries around the globe, with a vast majority of the ...

So, when the first bump appeared on Mr. Faison’s right temple, he scratched it, thinking it was a pimple, or maybe an allergic reaction to his new soap. Then a second bump appeared, on the side ...

KING COUNTY, Wash. — Monkeypox cases are rising in the U.S. and King County, two pediatric cases have been confirmed. With students gearing up for their return to school, parents have questions ...

It will suppress care-seeking behavior among parents of small children, just as we’re approaching the start of the school year. Other accounts detail awful delays in diagnosis, ...