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Close, prolonged face-to-face contact through respiratory droplets.

Direct contact with skin lesions or bodily fluids of an infected person.

Contact with contaminated objects such as bedding, clothing, or surfaces.

Intimate physical contact, including hugging,

kissing, or sexual contact.

Unlike COVID-19, monkeypox does not spread as easily. People are typically considered contagious only when symptoms appear.

What Are the Symptoms of Monkeypox?

Monkeypox symptoms generally appear 5 to 21 days after exposure and develop in two stages:

1. Early Symptoms (Similar to Flu-like Symptoms):

   • Fever

   • Headache

   • Muscle aches

   • Back pain

   • Chills

   • Fatigue

   • Swollen lymph nodes (a key symptom distinguishing monkeypox from smallpox)

2. Rash Phase:

   • A rash develops within a few days after fever and often:

     • Starts on the face and spreads to the body

     • Appears on the palms and soles

     • Progresses through stages: spots → bumps → blisters → pustules → scabs

     • Can be painful or itchy

   The illness typically lasts 2 to 4 weeks. Most people recover fully, but monkeypox can be more serious for children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.