Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal.

The World Health Organization has identified Monkeypox as a global health emergency

If you have questions related to Monkeypox, visit this excellent resource of FAQs provided by the CDC.