Centre Issues Directive Over Mpox Outbreak: What Are The Symptoms

States have also been asked to identify hospitals to prep isolation facilities for treating suspected as well as confirmed Mpox cases.

The government has issued a directive over the Mpox outbreak and suggested screening, testing, and contact tracing of all suspected patients. States have also been asked to identify hospitals to prep isolation facilities for treating suspected as well as confirmed cases.

The centre has also directed a review of public health preparedness by senior officials.

The most common symptom is rash (including symmetrical or genital rash), followed by fever, the government directive said citing the World Health Organization (WHO).