With the number of confirmed and probable monkeypox cases rising rapidly in countries around the world, public health officials say it is critical for everyone to look out for potential symptoms. The virus could infect anyone, though it does not spread as easily as Covid-19 and typically requires prolonged face-to-face or intimate contact, according to guidance from the CDC. Here’s what you need to know: Monkeypox symptoms Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, chills, exhaustion and swollen lymph nodes followed by a rash. The distinctive features of monkeypox h…