What is Mpox? The viral infection that can cause severe complications and death

The rapid spread of mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is now a global health emergency. The virus has appeared in a dozen other African countries and now made its way over to the UK. In 2022, there was an outbreak of monkeypox, with the UK reporting some of the highest case numbers in Europe, mostly in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with other men.

But what is mpox? Two more cases of the new Mpox variant has been detected in the UK, bringing the total number of cases up to three. The patients are under specialist care in London and the country's health security agency said the risk to the population remains low. pic.

twitter.com/d4qPwVWTyS How mpox (monkeypox) is transmitted Mpox spreads through close physical contact with an infected person. Any close physical contact with monkeypox blisters or scabs (including during sexual contact, kissing, cuddling, or holding hands).

Touching clothing, bedding or towels used by someone with mpox. The coughs or sneezes of a person with monkeypox when they're close to you. (function (d, s, n) { var js, fjs = d.

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