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What are early symptoms of monkeypox?
KTLA ^ | Updated: Aug 9, 2022 / 11:16 AM PDT | by: Alix Martichoux

Posted on 08/09/2022 11:46:35 AM PDT by Red Badger

As the monkeypox virus continues to spread throughout the United States, health officials are asking people at high risk of contracting the virus to stay vigilant and get tested.

The virus is known to cause a rash of bumps and blisters that can be painful, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, but not everyone will see this visual signifier as their first symptom.

What are the signs and symptoms of the virus? According to the CDC, monkeypox is like a milder case of smallpox.

“The main difference between symptoms of smallpox and monkeypox is that monkeypox causes lymph nodes to swell (lymphadenopathy) while smallpox does not,” the CDC writes. Lymph nodes can swell as the result of any infection, Mayo Clinic explains. They’re located throughout your body, from your neck down to your armpits and groin.

Doctor explains why kids are testing positive for monkeypox In the early stages of infection, monkeypox symptoms can include:

* Fever

* Headache

* Muscle aches

* Backache

* Swollen lymph nodes

* Chills

* Exhaustion

A few days in, a rash typically starts to develop, according to the CDC. The rash will often start on people’s face or genitals and then spread to the rest of the body. At first, they may look like pimples or blisters, and the bumps may be painful or itchy, the CDC says.

The bumps from the rash will eventually scab over and fall off.

Not everyone who contracts monkeypox will see the same symptoms in the same order. “Sometimes, people have flu-like symptoms before the rash,” the CDC explains. “Some people get a rash first, followed by other symptoms. Others only experience a rash.”

Symptoms usually start to show up within three weeks of being exposed to the virus. The full cycle of illness usually lasts between two and four weeks, the CDC says.

If you have an unexplained rash fitting the description of monkeypox, the CDC recommends seeing a doctor. In the meantime, the agency advises avoiding sex or intimate contact with other people.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Education; Health/Medicine; Society
KEYWORDS: disease; humblegunnerkaren; monkeypox
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To: central_va

That aren’t yellow........................


41 posted on 08/09/2022 12:17:10 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

For men, the first symptom is a hard pounding in the a**hole.


42 posted on 08/09/2022 12:17:48 PM PDT by glorgau
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To: Red Badger

The earliest symptom is that guys are schtupping guys.


43 posted on 08/09/2022 12:18:46 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Covid Is All About Mail In Ballots)
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To: Red Badger

Doing the nasty with a monkey?


44 posted on 08/09/2022 12:18:49 PM PDT by adorno
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To: Red Badger

When you start getting itchy armpits and you add bananas to the grocery list taped to the refrigerator, it might be time to worry.


45 posted on 08/09/2022 12:21:13 PM PDT by SamAdams76 (3,658,126 users on Truth Social)
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To: dfwgator

You are correct


46 posted on 08/09/2022 12:27:36 PM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: Red Badger

I’ll take your word on that. She could be hosed.


48 posted on 08/09/2022 12:50:56 PM PDT by citizen (Thieves of private property pass their lives in chains; thieves of public prop. in riches and luxury)
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To: citizen

I’m sure A-Rod has been all over that ....................


49 posted on 08/09/2022 12:51:50 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

Early predictors are a constant, uncontrollable desire to be in close physical contact with others who similarly cannot control the desire for close physical contact. The medical history of those affected is usually unknown.


50 posted on 08/09/2022 12:56:37 PM PDT by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and diamonds, and harder to find.)
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To: Red Badger

What are the signs and symptoms of the virus?

Inadvertently shouting “Yoo Hoo, Sailor Man!”
Driving to the nearest YMCA


51 posted on 08/09/2022 1:13:38 PM PDT by Adder (Dumblecrats: Spending $$ we don't have on crap we don't need for people who pay no taxes.)
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To: Red Badger

“What are the signs and symptoms of the virus?”

Weeping sores and blisters after attending same sex orgies.


52 posted on 08/09/2022 1:20:20 PM PDT by RetiredTexasVet (Biden not only suffers fools and criminals, he appoints them to positions of responsibility. )
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To: Red Badger

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53 posted on 08/09/2022 1:28:38 PM PDT by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: The Iceman Cometh

Before that are symptoms like liking disco music too much, spending too much time on your hair, learning how to multi-task, and forgetting how to back a car.


54 posted on 08/09/2022 1:38:30 PM PDT by Tell It Right (1st Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: Hieronymus

Agreed.


55 posted on 08/09/2022 2:40:02 PM PDT by EvilCapitalist (81 million votes my ass.)
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To: Adder

Lol!


56 posted on 08/09/2022 2:45:29 PM PDT by EvilCapitalist (81 million votes my ass.)
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To: Red Badger

Monkey sex.


57 posted on 08/09/2022 3:01:13 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Red Badger
What are early symptoms of monkeypox?

A sore butt and stains in your drawers.

Also discovering that you've created a blog.

58 posted on 08/09/2022 3:04:37 PM PDT by humblegunner (Ain't drownin', Just wavin'...)
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To: Red Badger

Homos deserve the POX! Aids was too sneaky and unseen. With the POX, one gets to show off their perversity!


59 posted on 08/09/2022 3:24:15 PM PDT by BatGuano (2020 = Stolen Election. Believe it! Molon Labe.)
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To: Red Badger

Pain in the backside.


60 posted on 08/09/2022 3:26:33 PM PDT by Texas resident ( Let's Go Brandon)
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