Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a disease caused by infection with a virus, known as Monkeypox virus.
This virus is part of the same family as the virus that causes smallpox.
People with mpox often get a rash, along with other symptoms. The rash will go through several stages, including scabs, before healing.
Mpox is not related to chickenpox.
Mpox is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be spread between animals and people.
The virus that causes mpox has been found in small rodents, monkeys, and other mammals that live in these areas.
