This is a news update on the monkey pox virus for September 11, 2023.
The global case count of monkey pox has reached 89,581, with the United States having the most cases (30,767). India has 13 confirmed cases, with the latest one being reported in Delhi on September 10.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has not declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) for monkey pox, but it is monitoring the situation closely. The WHO has said that the monkey pox outbreak is "unusual" and "worrisome", but that it is not a pandemic.
The main way that monkey pox is spread is through close contact with an infected person or animal. It can also be spread through contact with contaminated materials, such as bedding or clothing.
The symptoms of monkey pox are similar to those of smallpox, but milder. They can include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, respiratory symptoms, and a rash.
There is no specific treatment for monkey pox, but most people recover within a few weeks.
The WHO is working with countries to increase testing and contact tracing, and to provide guidance on how to prevent the spread of the virus.
If you are concerned about monkey pox, you should talk to your doctor.
This has been a news update on the monkey pox virus for September 11, 2023.


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