Monty’s Rashes
Children’s World Knowledge Stories
A mysterious rash has developed on Monty’s face and body. What could that be?
“Mum, I don’t feel well.” Monty, the monkey, said as he lay on his bed. “I am having a headache and feel weak in general.” He complained.
“Oh dear, let me check with a thermometer to see if you are running a fever.” Mother replied. After the mother monkey took Monty’s temperature, she realised that he is indeed having one.
“Monty, you are running a fever. Next up, let’s do a Covid-19 test with the test kit to see if you are down with the virus.” Mother continued. After taking his swaps, the results turned out to be negative. “Phew.” Mother heaved a sigh of relief.
“I will prepare some fever medicine for you, Monty. Rest at home for today.” Mother said as she went to get medicine for Monty. After taking them, Monty continued resting for the day.
The following day, Monty woke up to go to the washroom when he gave a loud squeal suddenly. Mother monkey rushed into Monty’s room to check what had happened. When she entered the room, she was shocked. Monty’s face started developing bumps!
“Mum, these bumps are so itchy!” Monty wailed as he scratched all over his face. “Don’t touch your face, Monty! Let me bring you to the doctor now!” Mother said anxiously.
Quickly, Monty and his mother rushed to the clinic. After some time, it was finally Monty’s turn to see the doctor. The doctor looked at the bumps and asked a few questions, “Did you have a headache and a fever?”
Monty replied, “Yes.”
“Did you feel some muscle aches and feeling of tiredness?” the doctor continued.
Monty said, “Yes.”
Next, the doctor examines the bumps on his face and body.
“I think you might have monkeypox.” The doctor said as he took samples of the fluid from the bumps.
Mother monkey was shocked. “What is that? Is there any cure?”
“Well, Monkeypox is caused by a virus. It has been around since the 1950s. It occurs primarily in tropical rainforest areas of central and west Africa and is occasionally exported to other regions. Although it resembles smallpox, it is much less contagious. Unfortunately, as of now, there are still no cures, but vaccines are being developed.” The doctor explained.
“But doctor, how do they spread? I don’t want my family to get it.” Monty asked sadly.
“It can spread through close contact, air droplets from breath, body fluids from the infected person or even contaminated materials such as beddings from the infected.”
“Mum, please stay away from me. I do not wish to infect you.” Monty sulked.
“Yes, it will be great if your mother can wash her hands frequently, especially when she is in contact with you, and also wear a mask!” the doctor advised.
“Please do so, mum. I don’t want you to have ugly face with rashes like me.” Monty looked at his mum sadly.
His mother let out a tiny smile, not knowing if she should laugh or cry.
The end.
*All information is accurate as of the date this story was written 1 Aug 2022.
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Learning and Discussion Corner for Children’s World Knowledge Stories
- What are the symptoms of monkey pox as experienced by Monty? Can you name a few?
- Do you know how it is being spread? Can monkeypox spread from human to human?
- How do you think you can prevent monkey pox?
- You can find out more information on monkeypox here.
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