Monkeypox Outbreak in India: 'We Should Not Panic, It Usually Spreads by Very Close Contact', Says ICMR Scientist

"It usually comes with high-grade fever, lot of body ache &other symptoms. Rashes develop after 2-3 days," Mukherjee said about the symptoms of monkeypox.

Dr Aparna Mukherjee, Scientist E, ICMR. Credits: ANI

Dr Aparna Mukherjee, Scientist E with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Friday said that there are monkeypox cases in cases in non-endemic countries of Europe and the USA. In India, we haven't had any case yet & Govt is keeping a watch, she said. "It usually comes with high-grade fever, lot of body ache &other symptoms. Rashes develop after 2-3 days," Mukherjee said about the symptoms of monkeypox. She also said that individuals who have a travel history to these countries where there are monkeypox cases and with these kinds of distinctive symptoms can get themselves tested. "We should not panic. It's usually spread by very close contact," she said.

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