First Non-Travel Case of Monkeypox Hits California — How Does the Virus Spread?
Experts say monkeypox, also known as mpox, can spread easily between people who are in close contact or face-to-face.
A Long Beach resident has reportedly tested positive for the virus.
History of Monkeypox
Discovered in Denmark in the 1950s, monkeypox has been on the radar of health experts for decades.
Symptoms and Treatment
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, and certain types of skin infections, can mimic the appearance of monkeypox, making treatment more complex.
The virus can present with various symptoms.
Author's summary: Monkeypox spreads through! close contact.