While monkeypox and chickenpox both cause skin rashes they come from different viruses. Chickenpox is a herpes-type virus and monkeypox is an orthopoxvirus. Both are transmitted in the same way, but chickenpox is much more contagious. Swollen lymph nodes are more common with monkeypox than chickenpox. The rash in chickenpox can come in waves. The monkeypox rash develops at one time. Chickenpox symptoms will usually get better in two weeks. Monkeypox lasts two to four weeks. Monkeypox and smallpox come from the same viral family. Smallpox was eradicated through vaccination by 1980 and was much more contagious and deadly than monkeypox. If you are concerned that you may have symptoms of monkeypox, Premier Acute Care Urgent Care can help diagnose and treat your symptoms. We have two convenient locations in Alexandria and Ruther Glen, VA. Call for an appointment. We also take walk-ins. For more information, call us today or schedule an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you in Alexandria VA, and Ruther glen VA. We serve patients from Alexandria VA, Ruther Glen VA, Bagdad VA, Athens VA, Balty VA, and Doswell VA.