What is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a rare contagious disease from the Monkeypox virus. Symptoms are like smallpox but milder and rarely fatal.
How does Monkeypox spread?
Skin-to-skin contact (including sex, hugging, and kissing), face-to-face contact, any direct contact with rash, scabs or fluids
What should I do if I suspect I have been exposed?
If you feel you have been exposed to Monkeypox or have symptoms listed above, please schedule a telehealth visit. The provider will evaluate your symptoms and determine if you need further testing or treatment.
What are the symptoms of Monkeypox?
• Respiratory symptoms (sore throat, nasal congestion, cough)
• Rash (most common symptom) 1-4 days after respiratory symptoms
• Chills
• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle Ache
• Swollen Lymph Nodes
• Exhaustion
• Rash (most common symptom) 1-4 days after respiratory symptoms
• Chills
• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle Ache
• Swollen Lymph Nodes
• Exhaustion
When should I get tested?
Currently, testing is only recommended if you have a rash consistent with Mpox.
Schedule a telehealth appointment online:
Concerned that you may have been exposed? Schedule a telehealth appointment today!
- Choose the True Health location closest to you
- Under “Patient Type” choose New or Existing
- Under Specialty choose “Family Medicine”
- Under Reason for Visit choose “Problem-Telehealth”
Schedule a telehealth appointment via phone
Please call our office at 407-322-8645
