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.
While the virus is typically non-fatal, some people are susceptible to severe infections, which can result in death, as stated by the World Health Organization (WHO).
- Rashes
- Fevers
- Skin infections
- Measles
- Chickenpox
Other viruses can mimic the appearance of monkeypox, making treatment more challenging.
Author's summary: Monkeypox spreads easily through close contact.
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