What is mpox? Mpox, formerly monkeypox, is a virus similar to smallpox. Mpox started spreading in the United States during the summer of 2022, infecting thousands of people. Cases of mpox continue to occur in 2023 in smaller numbers.
Who can get it? Mpox can affect anyone of any gender identity or sexual orientation. Recent mpox cases have mostly affected men who have sex with men. This group makes up about 95% of cases.
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