Infectious Diseases
Monkeypox
Serious
ICD-10: B04 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: मंकीपॉक्स · தமிழ்: குரங்கு அம்மை · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮಂಕಿಪಾಕ್ಸ್ · తెలుగు: మంకీపాక్స్ · বাংলা: মাঙ্কিপক্স · मराठी: मंकीपॉक्स · ગુજરાતી: મંકીપોક્સ
About this condition
Monkeypox is a viral illness that causes fever, body aches, and a distinctive rash with raised bumps that may look like blisters. The infection spreads through close contact with an infected person or contaminated materials. Most people recover within 2-4 weeks with supportive care and isolation.
Common symptoms
fever
swollen lymph nodes
rash with bumps
headache
muscle aches
back pain
chills
exhaustion
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | मंकीपॉक्स · बंदर माता · बंदर चेचक · वानर पॉक्स |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | குரங்கு அம்மை · மங்கிபாக்ஸ் · குரங்கு தட்டம்மை |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮಂಕಿಪಾಕ್ಸ್ · ಕಪಿ ಅಮ್ಮೆ · ಮಂಗನ ಸಿಡುಬು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మంకీపాక్స్ · కోతి మశూచి · కోతి అమ్మ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মাঙ্কিপক্স · বানর বসন্ত · বান্দর মাতা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | मंकीपॉक्स · माकड माता · वानर चेचक |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | મંકીપોક્સ · વાંદરા શીતળા · વાનર માતા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Monkeypox?
fever, swollen lymph nodes, rash with bumps, headache, muscle aches, back pain.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Monkeypox common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Monkeypox?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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