Passenger Coming From UAE Tests Positive for Mpox

A passenger arriving from Sharjah exhibited symptoms of monkeypox during a medical screening, ARY News reported on Friday.

Identified as Javed Ahmed, a resident of Rajanpur, the passenger tested positive for monkeypox symptoms and was immediately transferred to an isolation ward as a precaution.

Medical authorities are treating the case with heightened concern and have implemented stringent preventive measures.

Monkeypox is a viral infection caused by the Mpox virus. Although its natural reservoir is unknown, African rodents and non-human primates (such as monkeys) are suspected to carry the virus and transmit it to humans.

Typically, the disease presents with a rash that develops 1 to 3 days after fever onset, beginning on the face and spreading to other parts of the body. The rash progresses through stages: macules, papules, vesicles, pustules, and finally scabs.

Additional symptoms may include headache, muscle aches, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. The incubation period is generally 7 to 14 days but can range from 5 to 21 days. The illness typically lasts 2 to 4 weeks.