The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has an 'Alert -- Level 2' advisory for travellers to 'practice enhanced precautions' because of the spread of monkeypox, a rare disease that's a cousin of smallpox.
The United Kingdom , Spain and Portugal have so far reported the most cases, each with more than 100 as of June 6. All other destinations reported fewer than 100 cases as of June 6.There is an incubation period of some seven to 14 days, the CDC said. Initial symptoms are typically flu-like, such as fever, chills, exhaustion, headache and muscle weakness, followed by swelling in the lymph nodes, which help the body fight infection and disease.
Next comes a widespread rash on the face and body, including inside the mouth and on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It can also spread to genital areas. The CDC says your should tell your doctor any of the following if true in the month before developing symptoms:You are a man who has had intimate contact with other men.
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