Monkeypox scare in India: BMC's guidelines for isolation, management of suspected cases post global outbreak

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Monkeypox scare in India: BMC's guidelines for isolation, management of suspected cases post global outbreak

Monkeypox scare in India: BMC's guidelines for isolation, management of suspected cases post global outbreak Monkeypox scare in India is climbing as the rare viral infection is being reported in a number of countries. Highlights Monkeypox as a rare viral infection from which most people recover in a few weeks So far no case of Monkeypox has been reported in India Monkeypox scare in India: So far no confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported in India. However, keeping in mind the safety of Indians, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Public Health Department has issued guidelines for the isolation and management of suspected cases of monkeypox. BMC's guidelines for isolation and management of suspected cases of monkeypox 1.

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