Monkeypox: Frequently Asked Questions
What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral infection transmitted through close personal contact, including prolonged face-to-face contact, kissing, sex, and other skin-to-skin contact. First identified in humans in 1970, monkeypox has similarities to the smallpox virus, but is significantly less severe. Deaths during the current outbreak are estimated to be very low. What are the […]