{"id":3908,"date":"2022-08-09T11:56:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T16:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avenue360.org\/?page_id=3908"},"modified":"2022-09-01T16:36:09","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T21:36:09","slug":"monkeypox-call-center-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/avenue360.org\/monkeypox-call-center-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Monkeypox Call Center FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. What is Monkeypox?<\/h2>\n

Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as the orthopox virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are like smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal.<\/p>\n

2. How is Monkeypox spread?<\/h2>\n

Monkeypox spreads in different ways. The virus can spread from person-to-person through direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids. It also can be spread by respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or during intimate physical contact, such as
\nkissing, cuddling, or sex. In addition, pregnant people can spread the virus to their fetus through the placenta.<\/p>\n

Touching items (such as clothing or linens) that previously touched the infectious rash or body fluids of an infection person is another way monkeypox spreads. It\u2019s also possible for people to get monkeypox from infected animals, either by being scratched or bitten by the animal or by eating meat or using products from an infected animal.<\/p>\n

People who do not have monkeypox symptoms cannot spread the virus to others. Monkeypox can spread from the time symptoms start until the rash has fully healed and a fresh layer of skin has formed. The illness typically lasts 2-4 weeks.<\/p>\n

3. Am I at risk to get monkeypox?<\/h2>\n

At this time, the risk of monkeypox in the United States is believed to be low. Monkeypox does not spread easily between people; however, anyone in close contact with a person with monkeypox can get it and should take steps to protect themselves. People who do not have monkeypox symptoms cannot spread the virus to others.<\/p>\n

4. How can monkeypox be prevented?<\/h2>\n

Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like monkeypox:<\/p>\n