What Does Monkeypox Look Like?

The following Tiktok videos show good examples of how the monkeypox rash can appear. This first video shows the different stages in early infection. The video shows how the rash can be small blisters with the tell tale middle spot or “umbilicus”.

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This video shows just how severe the rash can be. While on the face, many MPX cases are on the genitals and anus. Of course Tiktok is not able show these. Patients report the infected skin can be extremely painful.

@tonanty #monkeypox #la #lgbt #lagays #grindr #fyp #hookup #pimple #drpimple ♬ original sound - Tanilraif

If you develop a rash you have concerns about please be sure to speak with you doctor or local sexual health service to organise testing to check if it is indeed a monkeypox infection.