Updated Aug 2024 Monkeypox is caused by a virus of the orthopoxvirus group. This group includes viruses causing smallpox (variola) in humans, and animal pox like cowpox, monkeypox, camelpox, horse pox, raccoon pox, and many others. CAUSATIVE VIRUS Pox is a viral disease in humans and other animals, characterized by rash and eruptions of the skin
Viral exanthems refers to a widespread rash and eruptions that accompany a viral infection and its symptoms of fever, fatigue, and body ache. CAUSATIVE VIRUSES There are many different kinds of viruses that can cause exanthems. The common viral exanthems of childhood are chickenpox, measles (rubeola), German measles (rubella), and hand-foot and mouth disease (tomato
Everyone has suffered from itching at some time or the other. Itching is an unpleasant, irritating feeling or sensation on the skin which urges and makes you scratch. For some, itching is a chronic problem and can be a cause of great distress especially in the night-time compromising sleep and quality of life. TYPES OF