Countries affected by monkeypox
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Recent outbreaks of monkeypox – a viral infection typically found in west and central Africa – are occurring in countries that would not normally expect to have the disease

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Confirmed cases of monkeypox in non-endemic countries 
Data to May 23 
More than 30 
1-10

Canada 
U.S.
UK
Portugal 
Spain
Australia
Israel

Suspected cases only 
Monkeypox endemic countries 
Total confirmed cases: 160+

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WHAT IS MONKEYPOX?

Origin: Virus transmitted to humans from animals. Related to smallpox but usually milder

Symptoms: Fever, headache, swellings, muscle aches, exhaustion. Itchy rash and lesions mainly affect face, hands and feet

Spread: Through close contact with infected person, or by touching contaminated clothing or bedding

Incubation period: Can range from 5-21 days

Treatment: Smallpox vaccine. Antiviral drugs could help relieve symptoms
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Sources: BBC, Reuters, WHO
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