FAQ Group: Monkeypox

There is no specific treatment of monkey pox. Symptoms resolves on its own. Medications for pain and fever can be used to relieve some symptoms.

Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like monkeypox. Avoid contact with objects and materials that a person with monkeypox has used. Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially before eating or touching your face and after

Over 99% of people are likely to survive.

Monkeypox can spread from person to person through direct contact with infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids. It also can be spread by respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or during intimate physical contact. Monkeypox can spread from the time symptoms start until the rash has fully healed and a

People who think they have monkeypox or have had close personal contact with someone who has monkeypox should visit a healthcare provider to help them decide if they need to be tested for monkeypox. Symptoms Symptoms of monkeypox can include: • Fever • Headache • Muscle aches and backache •