Monkeypox Symptoms: Everything You Need To Know

The rash will go through several stages, including scabs, before healing

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The rash can initially look like pimples or blisters and may be painful or itchy.

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Fever

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Swollen lymph nodes

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Exhaustion

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Muscle aches and backache

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Respiratory symptoms (e.g. sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough)

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