Monkeypox

ICD-10 Code B04

Monkeypox

Definition

An infection that is caused by an Orthopoxvirus, which is transmitted by primates or rodents, and which is characterized by a prodromal syndrome of fever, chills, headache, myalgia, and lymphedema; initial symptoms are followed by a generalized papular rash that typically progresses from vesiculation through crusting over the course of two weeks.

Also known as Monkeypox virus infection — per MONDO

Also identified as