Overview
Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, and it was first discovered in 1958 among monkeys used for research. Even so, monkeys are not the major disease carriers. Monkeypox is usually transmitted to humans through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of infected animals. In 1970, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported the first human case of monkeypox. Afterward, the disease was seldom detected outside Africa. Surprisingly, an outbreak of monkeypox is spreading quickly worldwide, with over 80 confirmed cases reported in 12 countries. The circumstance has drawn scientists’ attention. The article sheds some light on the causes, symptoms, and treatments of monkeypox. Keep reading and learn more about the rare viral disease! [1]
