Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is caused by the monkeypox virus, with symptoms including a painful pus-filled rash lasting up to four weeks.
Historically, mpox cases were rare outside endemic regions but surged globally in 2022, prompting the WHO to declare it a global health emergency.
The virus spreads through close contact, including skin-to-skin interactions and respiratory droplets, highlighting the need for awareness and risk reduction strategies.
An emerging variant of mpox has caused a concerning rise in cases and fatalities in Congo and neighboring areas, leading to renewed international health alarms.
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