have identified Differences in monkeypox symptoms between current outbreaks and past outbreaks In endemic areas, some researchers hope the results will help doctors detect infections earlier. las Conclusions are based on 197 cases Monkeypox was confirmed between May and July 2022 at an infectious disease center in London, UK. Therefore, the researchers recommend that physicians consider the possibility of monkeypox infection in patients with these symptoms. and contrary to existing case reports suggesting that Systemic symptoms precede skin lesions38% of patients developed systemic symptoms following the appearance of mucocutaneous lesions, whereas 14% presented lesions without systemic features. The authors note that sores and swollen tonsils alone were not previously known to be typical features of monkeypox infection, and may be confused with other conditions.

Source: Daily Nation August 01, 2022 10:38 UTC