what is monkey pox and how is it caused ?

Answer 1

Monkeypox is a rare illness that causes rash, chills, and fever. It is caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the same family of viruses as smallpox but is not as deadly. In the United States, the first outbreak of the virus occurred in June 2003 among dozens of people who became infected by contact with pet prairie dogs. The prairie dogs are thought to have been infected by other small animals imported from Africa to be sold as pets.

Monkeypox virus usually occurs in central and western Africa in animals such as monkeys, squirrels, and rats. People can become infected by touching infected animals or through person-to-person contact, such as when caring for a person who is ill from the virus