Travis County has recorded nine confirmed cases of monkeypox so far, with hundreds of potential exposures (Image via Flickr) We spoke to Dr. Sandra Guerra, chief medical officer for Texas Health Action, and Austin Public Health to answer some of the most pressing questions about monkeypox. What are monkeypox symptoms? Flulike symptoms may precede a rash. Rashes, lesions, or sores, which look like pimples can appear. Monkeypox is rarely fatal, but more severe cases have been reported in the immunocompromised, pregnant people, and children under 8.
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