Monkeypox, declared a public health emergency as the U.S. US, CDC https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/us-map.html Confirmed cases, 7,510 Monkeypox symptoms Rash that may be located on or near the genitals or anus could be on other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth. Rash will go through several stages, including scabs, before healing Rash can initially look like pimples or blisters, may be painful or itchy. Other symptoms can include Fever Chills Swollen lymph nodes Exhaustion Muscle aches and backache Headache Respiratory symptoms (e.g. sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough) You may experience all or only a few symptoms Sometimes, people have flu-like symptoms before the rash. Some people get a rash first, followed by other symptoms. Others only experience a rash.