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originally posted by: Bluntone22
Does chickenpox come from chickens?
Or do we need to call it Cpox?
Anyone can get monkeypox.
Currently most cases have been in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with other men, so it's particularly important to be aware of the symptoms if you're in these groups.
call a sexual health clinic if:
You have a rash with blisters, anal pain or bleeding from your bottom and have either:
been in close contact, including sexual contact, with someone who has or might have monkeypox (even if they've not been tested yet) in the past 3 weeks
had 1 or more new sexual partners in the past 3 weeks
been to west or central Africa in the past 3 weeks
Stay at home and avoid close contact with other people, including sharing towels or bedding, until you've been told what to do.
Call the clinic before visiting.
Tell the person you speak to if you've had close contact with someone who has or might have monkeypox, or if you've recently travelled to central or west Africa.