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monkeypoxViral disease of both animals and humans that causes symptoms similar to those of smallpox, though less severe. The monkeypox virus is usually found in primates and rodents in Central and West Africa but has spread to other parts of the world through the export of infected small mammals. It can be transmitted to humans through an animal bite and from person to person through prolonged close contact. Symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, general malaise and fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. A rash of raised bumps appears on the infected person's face and body. Treatment is limited to alleviating symptoms. Outbreaks are contained by isolating patients and controlling the trade of animals. monkeypox [′məŋ·kē‚päks] (veterinary medicine) An animal virus that causes a smallpox-like eruption but only rarely infects humans and has little potential for interhuman spread. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The bureau's rule books govern it all -- from Monkey pox virus and thumbcuffs to shotguns with shorter-than- 18-inch barrels and Western red-cedar logs. Add West Nile, SARS, Monkey Pox and the bugs we don't know about yet to the list, and you realize the critical role that our public health officials are playing every day," Atlas said. The bureau's rule books govern it all - from Monkey pox virus and thumbcuffs to shotguns with shorter-than-18-inch barrels and Western red-cedar logs. |
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