Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell, discusses the silent symptoms of Monkeypox you need to know about with Eat This, Not That.
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As monkeypox continues to spread worldwide officials are watching the virus closely and although it is a rare occurrence cases are still rising throughout the United States. While researchers are still learning about how monkeypox affects different communities, Eat This, Not That! Health spoke with Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, Urgent Care Medical Director and Physician, Carbon Health and Saint Mary’s Hospital who explained what seniors should know about the virus and symptoms to watch out for. Read on to find out more—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss Already Had COVID? These Symptoms May “Never Go Away”.
What Do People Need to Know About Monkeypox?
Dr. Curry-Winchell says, “Monkeypox is a rare disease first discovered in the late 1950’s after two outbreaks of pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept in research. What we know is symptoms of monkeypox are similar but milder than those of smallpox – with the big difference being swelling of the lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy).”