9 differences between monkeypox and chickenpox you must know about
Some of the monkeypox symptoms are similar to chickenpox such as cold, fever, rash, body ache and fatigue. Here are 9 differences between the two viral infections.
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As monkeypox creates panic after being identified in several countries, it is important to know how the disease spreads. Some of its symptoms are similar to chickenpox like cold, fever, rash, body ache and fatigue. Dr. Subhash Kakkar, ENT Sr. Surgeon founder of Kakkar ENT Clinic (Karol Bagh), visiting consultant with BL Kapur hospital and Apollo Spectra lists the differences between monkeypox and chickenpox as per CDC (USA) guidelines.(Pinterest)
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1. Virus: While monkeypox is caused by the orthopoxvirus, chickenpox is caused by the Varicella-zoster virus which is highly contagious.(Pinterest)
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2. Rash: Monkeypox patient develops rash within 1 to 5 days and it begins on the face and then spreads to other parts of the body. In case of chickenpox, rash appears on the chest, back, and then on the face and entire body. It causes between 250 to 500 itchy blisters.(Pinterest)
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3. Fever: Monkeypox rashes appear 1 to 5 days after the fever while chickenpox rashes appear .1 to 2 days after the fever.(Pinterest, WHO)
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