Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Bassel Almarie M.D. [2]
Monkeypox is usually a self-limited disease with the symptoms resolving within 2 to 4 weeks. Complications are rare. They include secondary bacterial infection such as pneumonia, sepsis, encephalitis, corneal inflammation of the eyes[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] , and conjunctivitis[ 4] .
The complications of monkeypox are rare.
Common complications include secondary bacterial infection such as pneumonia, sepsis, encephalitis, corneal inflammation of the eyes[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] , and conjunctivitis[ 4] .
Recent reported complications were painful proctitis, tonsillitis, penile edema, and skin abscesses[ 5] .
Uncomplicated cases resolve within 2 to 4 weeks. Complications may lead to death. Most reported deaths were among children, and HIV patients[ 6] [ 7] [ 8] .
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