Overview of Increasing Cases of MPOX Definition and Background of MPOX MPOX, or Monkeypox, is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus, typically found in rainforest countries of Central and West Africa. It closely resembles smallpox but is generally less severe. The disease was first identified in laboratory monkeys in 1958, giving it … Continue reading Unraveling the Mystery Behind Increasing mpox Cases