Monkeypox case detection test system. File photoZURICH, Jul 12 More than 9,000 cases of monkeypox have been identified in 63 countries around the world, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday. there are currently 9,200 cases reported in 63 countries. The Monkeypox Emergency Committee will meet next week and review trends, the effectiveness of response measures and make recommendations on what countries and communities should do to control the outbreak,» said WHO chief at a briefing. Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that is also transmitted between people. It is usually a mild condition and most people recover within a few weeks, but complications can occur for some. The British Health Agency noted that monkeypox is not considered a sexually transmitted infection, but can be transmitted through close contact with an infected person. Initial symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion. A rash may develop, often starting on the face and then spreading to other parts of the body. Poll Have you had the smallpox vaccination? i>VoteVoted: May 24, 14:05
