Monkeypox
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-017755
Viral disease infecting PRIMATES and RODENTS. Its clinical presentation in humans is similar to SMALLPOX including FEVER; HEADACHE; COUGH; and a painful RASH. It is caused by MONKEYPOX VIRUS and is usually transmitted to humans through BITES or via contact with an animal's BLOOD. Interhuman transmission is relatively low (significantly less than smallpox).
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-017755 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-017755",
"term": "Monkeypox",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "Viral disease infecting PRIMATES and RODENTS. Its clinical presentation in humans is similar to SMALLPOX including FEVER; HEADACHE; COUGH; and a painful RASH. It is caused by MONKEYPOX VIRUS and is usually transmitted to humans through BITES or via contact with an animal's BLOOD. Interhuman transmission is relatively low (significantly less than smallpox).",
"references": [
"NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/monkeypox/"
}
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