Monkeypox
Monkeypox
Monkeypox is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It enters the body through broken skin (even if not visible), the respiratory tract or the eyes, nose, or mouth.
According to BCCDC, monkeypox can be spread from animals to humans, from person to person and through contaminated objects. Symptoms can last 2 to 4 weeks and occur in two stages. In the first stage, symptoms can include:
The second stage usually starts 1 to 5 days after stage one. Second stage symptoms can include:
On June 6, 2022, a case of monkeypox was confirmed in B.C.
For more information about monkey pox including how it spreads, symptoms, exposure, prevention and vaccination, please visit BCCDC: Monkeypox.