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Tests For Monkeypox

Monkeypox is a severe viral infection that is highly contagious. The tests for the diagnosis of monkeypox include taking a swab from the lesions or rashes caused by the infection, and it's an analysis using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to identify the presence of the virus in the body.

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I have a few symptoms similar to monkeypox. Which tests should I do to identify monkeypox?

Query: Hi doctor, Is there any test to identify monkeypox? Kindly suggest me one if I have to undergo it. I went to a tropical country last week, and now I have developed fatigue, fever, headache, and pain in the armpit lymph node. How do I get to know if it is monkeypox? Also, do I need to isolate myself?...  Read Full »


Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for consulting us on icliniq.com. Monkeypox is diagnosed clinically with typical signs. The first stage is characterized by fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, often in the neck and armpits, and tiredness. The second stage is characterized ...  Read Full »

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