MONKEYPOXVIRUSES Meaning and
Definition
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Monkeypoxviruses are a group of highly contagious, zoonotic viruses belonging to the Orthopoxvirus genus, which includes other significant pathogens such as variola virus (the causative agent of smallpox). These viruses are primarily found in animals, with non-human primates serving as the natural hosts. Monkeypoxviruses can cause infection in both animals and humans, leading to a febrile illness called monkeypox.
In humans, monkeypox typically manifests as a mild to moderate illness, characterized by a fever, headache, muscle aches, and a generalized rash that starts on the face before spreading to other parts of the body. In severe cases, individuals may experience complications such as pneumonia and neurological symptoms. Monkeypox is transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected animals, animal products, or infected humans, often through respiratory droplets or contact with bodily fluids.
Although monkeypox is a relatively rare disease, outbreaks have been reported primarily in regions of Central and West Africa, particularly in rural areas where there is frequent contact between humans and infected animals. The virus can also be transmitted from human to human, resulting in limited community spread during outbreaks. Monkeypox can be prevented through vaccination, and supportive care is provided for those infected.
Due to its close resemblance to smallpox and the potential for person-to-person transmission, monkeypox is considered a significant public health concern, requiring immediate investigation, containment, and control measures to prevent further transmission and outbreaks.
Common Misspellings for MONKEYPOXVIRUSES
- nonkeypoxviruses
- konkeypoxviruses
- jonkeypoxviruses
- minkeypoxviruses
- mknkeypoxviruses
- mlnkeypoxviruses
- mpnkeypoxviruses
- m0nkeypoxviruses
- m9nkeypoxviruses
- mobkeypoxviruses
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- mojkeypoxviruses
- mohkeypoxviruses
- monjeypoxviruses
- monmeypoxviruses
- monleypoxviruses
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- monieypoxviruses
- monkwypoxviruses
- monksypoxviruses
Etymology of MONKEYPOXVIRUSES
The word "Monkeypoxviruses" is a compound word derived from two main components: "monkeypox" and "viruses".
1. Monkeypox: The term "monkeypox" originated from the disease it represents. Monkeypox is a viral infection that affects monkeys, as well as other animals, including humans. It was first discovered in 1958 when outbreaks of a pox-like illness occurred in monkeys kept for research purposes.
The term "monkeypox" itself is a combination of "monkey", referring to the animals affected by the disease, and "pox", which describes the appearance of the skin lesions characteristic of the illness. "Pox" is a term derived from Middle English and Old English, ultimately stemming from the Latin word "pustis", meaning "pustule" or "blister".
