First Non-Travel Case of Monkeypox Hits California — How Does the Virus Spread?
Monkeypox, also known as mpox, can spread easily between people in close contact or face-to-face, according to experts.
A resident of Long Beach has reportedly tested positive for the virus, which was first discovered in Denmark in the 1950s.
The virus can present with various symptoms, including rashes to fevers.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), while the virus is typically non-fatal, some people are susceptible to severe infections, which can result in death.
- Rashes
- Fevers
- Other symptoms similar to chickenpox, measles, and skin infections
Author's summary: Monkeypox spreads through close contact and has various symptoms.