Monkeypox

Mpox, formerly called mpox, is a rare disease caused by a virus that occurs mostly in central and western Africa. However, mpox infections also occur in other parts of the world. The mpox virus can be transmitted from animals to humans. These animals include different African rodents and monkeys. Once a person becomes infected with the mpox virus they can pass it to other people. Mpox is not a very contagious disease, and the risk of contracting mpox is generally low. Recently there has been an increase in human mpox infections in different parts of the world, including the US. 

Resources 

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)