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What is the definition of Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus. The monkeypox virus is in the same family of viruses that cause smallpox. However, an infection with monkeypox is usually milder than smallpox.
What are the causes of Monkeypox?
Monkeypox can be contracted through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or their body fluids, breathing in the virus through face-to-face contact, through sexual contact, touching items that were used by an infected person, from maternal-to-infant transmission during pregnancy, and bites from infected animals.
What are the symptoms of Monkeypox?
Symptoms of monkeypox usually appear three weeks after exposure to the virus. Symptoms of monkeypox vary by individual and can be mild to severe. Symptoms of monkeypox may include a rash that looks like pimples or blisters, headache, fatigue, fever, sore throat, nasal congestion, cough, chills, muscle aches, backache, and swollen lymph nodes. The rash may appear on the genitals, anus, mouth, face, chest, and hands. The pimples or blisters may be painful and itchy. The rash progresses to scabs before healing. Individuals with monkeypox remain contagious to others until all the scabs have completely healed, usually within two-to-four weeks.
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What are the current treatments for Monkeypox?
Mild monkeypox infections will usually heal without treatment within two-to-four weeks. Treatment for monkeypox includes antiviral drugs such as tecovirimat, prescription mouthwashes, stool softeners, and topical gels and creams.
Who are the top Monkeypox Local Doctors?
Experienced in Monkeypox
Dr. Yan J. Li
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
Experienced in Monkeypox
Dr. Yan J. Li
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
275 W Macarthur Blvd, 
Oakland, CA 
 (2.0 mi)
510-752-1000
Languages Spoken:
English

Yan Li is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Li and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Monkeypox. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

Experienced in Monkeypox
Dr. Alex J. Pelliccione
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Monkeypox
Dr. Alex J. Pelliccione
Internal Medicine
275 W Macarthur Blvd, 
Oakland, CA 
 (2.0 mi)
510-752-1000
Languages Spoken:
English

Alex Pelliccione is an Internal Medicine provider in Oakland, California. Dr. Pelliccione and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Monkeypox. His top areas of expertise are Monkeypox and Gonorrhea.

 
 
 
 
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Diane V. Havlir
Experienced in Monkeypox
Dr. Diane V. Havlir
Infectious Disease
Experienced in Monkeypox
Dr. Diane V. Havlir
Infectious Disease
995 Potrero Ave, Bldg 80 Ward 84, 
San Francisco, CA 
 (8.6 mi)
415-476-4082
Languages Spoken:
English

Diane Havlir is an Infectious Disease provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Havlir and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Monkeypox. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Sepsis, and COVID-19.

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What are the latest Monkeypox Clinical Trials?
Open-label, Multicenter Immunogenicity and Safety Study of MVA-BN Vaccine in Children from 2 Years to Less Than 12 Years of Age Compared to Adults for the Prevention of Smallpox, Mpox, and Related Orthopoxvirus Infections
Open-label, Multicenter Immunogenicity and Safety Study of MVA-BN Vaccine in Children from 2 Years to Less Than 12 Years of Age Compared to Adults for the Prevention of Smallpox, Mpox, and Related Orthopoxvirus Infections
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: All participants will receive 2 vaccinations of the same dose of Modified Vaccinia Ankara Virus (MVA-BN) vaccine 4 weeks apart (standard regimen). Serum samples for assessment of immune response will be collected at baseline (visit of first vaccination) and at 2 weeks (week 6), 6 months (week 30), and 1 year after the second (last) vaccination.

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A Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blinded Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of Tecovirimat for the Treatment of Adult and Pediatric Patients With Monkeypox Virus Disease - Extension Amendment
A Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blinded Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of Tecovirimat for the Treatment of Adult and Pediatric Patients With Monkeypox Virus Disease - Extension Amendment
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 06, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Drug

Summary: The purpose of the PALM007 extension is to further characterize the clinical and natural history of mpox, and to provide standard of care (SOC) during the ongoing outbreaks.

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