Outbreak of mpox caused by Monkeypox virus clade I in the

monkeypox  Human monkeypox — After 40 years, an unintended consequence of smallpox eradication Vaccine 2020;38:5077–5081 Mitjà, O , Ogoina, D , Titanji, B K  It is caused by the monkeypox virus , a DNA virus that belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus, which also includes variola virus (the causitive agent of

In 1970, when smallpox was nearly eradicated, a previously unrecognized orthopoxvirus named monkeypox was identified in humans  Mpox is a disease caused by the DNA monkeypox virus that often causes 'flu-like' symptoms and a rash similar to that seen in chickenpox

In 1970, when smallpox was nearly eradicated, a previously unrecognized orthopoxvirus named monkeypox was identified in humans  Persons with significant high-risk exposure to persons with active monkeypox infection may be eligible to receive a smallpox vaccine which can lessen the