#Monkeypox is a rare viral disease transmitted from animals to humans, & from human to human.

Symptoms include fever, body pain, weakness, sore throat & rashes on the face, palms, soles of the feet & other parts of the body.

Early reporting saves lives.

#MonkeypoxInfo

#Monkeypox is usually self-limiting, with symptoms lasting between 2 and 3 weeks. Severe cases occur more commonly among children.

Early reporting and diagnosis save lives.

For more #MonkeypoxInfo, visit https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M

The #Monkeypox virus can spread via contact with an infected person or animal.

Animal-to-human transmission may occur by direct contact with blood, body fluids, skin or mucosal lesions of infected animals eg. monkeys, squirrels & rodents.

#MonkeypoxInfo: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M

Prevention is better than cure!

✔ Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✔ Thoroughly cook all animal products before eating
❌Avoid contact with infected animals
❌Avoid contact with blood or body fluids of suspected or confirmed cases

#MonkeypoxInfo

#Monkeypox is a disease that is transmitted from animals to humans, & from human to human.

Symptoms include fever, body pain, weakness, sore throat & rashes on the face, palms, soles of the feet & other parts of the body.

Early reporting saves lives.

#MonkeypoxInfo

The symptoms of #Monkeypox usually lasts between 2 and 3 weeks. Severe cases can be found more commonly among children.

Early reporting and diagnosis save lives.

For more #MonkeypoxInfo, visit https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M

#Monkeypox is a rare viral disease transmitted from animals to humans, & from human to human.

Symptoms include fever, body pain, weakness, sore throat & rashes on the face, palms, soles of the feet & other parts of the body.

Early reporting saves lives.

#MonkeypoxInfo