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 resident of Long Beach has reportedly tested positive for the virus.
History of Monkeypox
Monkeypox was discovered in Denmark in the 1950s and 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 and fevers.
While the virus is typically non-fatal, some people are susceptible to severe infections, which can result in death.
It is essential to determine if someone experiencing symptoms of monkeypox truly has the virus, as other viruses like chickenpox, measles, and skin infections can mimic its appearance.
Other viruses can make treatment a bit trickier.
Author's summary: Monkeypox spreads through close contact and face-to-face interaction.
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