Mpox

The current mpox outbreak differs meaningfully from the global outbreak that occurred two years prior. The current mpox outbreak variant is more infectious than previous strains. Mpox is a progressive illness that begins with fever and is followed by the development of a rash. Current mpox vaccines are not recommended for the general public in the United States. Mpox is the subject of an ongoing public health emergency of international concern. The mpox public health emergency is geographically centered in Africa and has spread to several other countries.