Monkeypox: Emerging Public Health Threat

Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) is a zoonotic disease, which has become more prevalent recently, raising concerns across the globe. It is caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), enveloped double-stranded DNA virus of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the Poxviridea family. It is a contagious disease that can cause painful rash, swollen lymph nodes, chills, sore throat, fever, headache, and low energy. Although direct contact with skin lesions, bodily fluids, and respiratory droplets can potentially result in human-to-human transmission, the majority of human infections occur through close contact with an infected animal.