Preliminary exam General Studies September 09, 2024

1.  Consider the following statements about Monkeypox:

  1. Monkeypox is caused by a virus from the same family as the smallpox virus.
  2. Human-to-human transmission of Monkeypox is primarily through respiratory droplets, but it can also spread through contact with infected animals.
  3. Monkeypox has a lower mortality rate compared to smallpox, but it has a higher rate of severe complications in immunocompromised individuals.
  4. A vaccine specifically developed for Monkeypox has been widely administered in endemic regions to control outbreaks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?