A Viral Disease
Mpox is a viral disease that spreads through close (skin to
skin), intimate and sexual contact with an infected
person. Mpox can cause a painful and itchy rash on hands,
feet, chest, face, or mouth or near the genitals. Other
symptoms include fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, exhaustion,
muscle aches and backache, headache, sore throat, nasal
congestion, and cough.