Causes And Risk Factors Of Monkeypox

Monkeypox is a rare viral disease that originates in Africa. This virus, which is related to smallpox, can be transmitted to humans through fluid exchange by primates and rodents, such as coming in contact with infected blood or saliva. While it originates in Africa, the monkeypox virus has spread to many areas of the world, including the United States and the United Kingdom, due to the export of exotic animals as pets and bushmeat.