Monkeypox is a _____ disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
rare
common
A group of red spots or a raised area on the skin resulting from illness or from touching a harmful substance
acne
rash
eczema /ˈek.sə.mə/
Monkeypox can spread to anyone through close, personal, often ______ contact.
eye-to-eye
in distance
skin-to-skin
What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
Fever, Headache, Muscle aches and backache, Swollen lymph nodes, Chills, Exhaustion, A rash
The rash goes through _____ stages before healing completely. The illness typically lasts 2-4 weeks.
different
common
same
popular
Sometimes, people get a rash first, followed by other symptoms. Others only experience a rash.
True
False
Symptoms usually appear one to _____ ______ after infection.
two weeks
two days
twenty two days
two months
Could your pet get monkeypox?
Monkeypox is zoonotic, meaning it can spread between animals
Monkeypox leads to rash and __________ symptoms.
flu-like
food poisoning
Coronavirus-like
Monkeypox was discovered in _____ when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in groups of monkeys being used for research.
1958
2015
1995
2005
Where else is monkeypox found?
For decades, Monkeypox was mostly been seen in Africa. However, it’s occasionally found in other countries.
Is monkeypox curable?
Monkeypox is usually a self-limited disease with symptoms lasting from two to four weeks. Most people with monkeypox get better on their own without treatment.
How do you prevent monkeypox virus?
Avoid contact with infected animals (especially sick or dead animals). Avoid contact with bedding and other materials contaminated with the virus...
___________ usually occur as a result of infection from bacteria or viruses.
swollen lips
toothache
swollen lymph nodes
bleeding
Lymph nodes are small, round or bean-shaped clusters of cells. Inside lymph nodes are a combination of different types of immune system cells. These specialized cells filter your lymphatic fluid as it travels through your body and ______.
build your immune system
attack your blood cells
destroy your immune system
protect you by destroying invaders
What is the difference between monkeypox vs. chickenpox ?
Although they both cause skin rashes, monkeypox and chickenpox are caused by different viruses.
