Monkeypox - ț̢
A viral disease infecting PRIMATES and RODENTS. Its clinical presentation in humans is similar to SMALLPOX including FEVER; HEADACHE; COUGH; and a painful RASH. It is caused by MONKEYPOX VIRUS and is usually transmitted to humans through BITES or via contact with an animal's BLOOD. Interhuman transmission is relatively low (significantly less than smallpox).
Synonyms : Monkey Pox
Monkeypox virus - ț̢
A species of ORTHOPOXVIRUS causing an epidemic disease among captive primates.