Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that does not spread easily between people. “It is a rare disease caused by monkeypox virus, and has been reported mainly in central and west African countries. (Image: Universal Images Group Editorial)“It does not spread easily between people and the risk of transmission to the wider public is very low. Monkeypox infection is usually a mild illness and most people recover within several weeks. There are no specific treatments or vaccines available for monkeypox infection, but outbreaks can be controlled.

Source: Daily Mirror September 08, 2018 16:40 UTC