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, which was first discovered in Denmark in the 1950s.
Monkeypox 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. The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the importance of determining if someone experiencing symptoms truly has the virus, as other viruses like chickenpox, measles, and skin infections can mimic its appearance.
Author's summary: Monkeypox spreads through close contact.
- Rashes
- Fevers
- Skin infections
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