About Mpox

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This resource from the CDC provides comprehensive information about Mpox, a zoonotic disease caused by the Monkeypox virus. It covers the disease’s symptoms, transmission methods, and lack of specific treatment. The resource explains the virus’s endemic presence in Central and West Africa and its ability to spread between animals and humans. It also details the World Health Organization’s renaming of the disease in 2022. It describes the two types of Mpox, clade I and clade II, highlighting their severity and geographic prevalence differences. This page is a valuable guide for understanding Mpox and its impact.

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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communicable Diseases; Disease Outbreaks; Monkeypox virus; Vaccination; Virus Diseases; Zoonoses; Disease Transmission, Infectious; Mpox (monkeypox)

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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