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 Long Beach resident has reportedly tested positive for the virus. Monkeypox was discovered in Denmark in the 1950s and has been on the radar of health experts for decades.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus can present with various symptoms, including:
- rashes
- fevers
While the virus is typically non-fatal, some people are susceptible to severe infections, which can result in death.
Other viruses, like chickenpox, measles, certain types of skin infections, and others, can mimic the appearance of monkeypox, making treatment a bit trickier.
Author's summary: Monkeypox spreads through close contact.