#monkeypox cause

WHO sounds highest alarm level for monkeypox

The World Health Organisation Saturday sounded its highest level of alarm for monkeypox, declaring it a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern’. The same declaration was used for Covid-19 in January 2020. The threat level, however, is moderate for all regions across the world — barring Europe, where it is assessed to be high. More than 16,000 monkeypox cases have been reported from 75…

Monkeypox: Get to know the Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral disease native to Africa. The disease is caused by a group of viruses called paramyxoviruses (Poxviridae family), known to cause other diseases such as smallpox and anthrax. Monkeypox virus belongs to the same family as smallpox and camelpox viruses. Monkeypox is a rare and deadly viral disease that attacks the nervous system. It is caused by the monkeypox…