Mpox (Monkeypox)

Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease, which means that the monkeypox virus causes the disease, and the infection spreads from animals to humans. 
Infection is transmitted to humans through scratches or bites from infected rodents such as rats, mice, and squirrels or by eating bush meat. Transmission of the virus can also happen from human to human but is limited to close household contacts or health care workers not wearing personal protective equipment.

Mpox was discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in groups of monkeys being used for research. The disease was first discovered in monkeys, hence the name monkeypox. 

Mpox is commonly found in central and west Africa. Still, cases have been identified in other countries outside of central and west Africa, following travel from regions where Mpox is endemic. 

This disease typically presents with fever and rash and is usually a mild and self-limiting disease. Most patients with mild cases recover without medical intervention. This information can help alleviate unnecessary fear and panic among the public.