As of July 25, there have been 162 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Los Angeles County and at least 3,400 cases in the United States, prompting fears of another coronavirus-style outbreak. The number of cases continues to grow. Monkeypox, however, is an entirely different virus. It is not a respiratory illness like COVID-19, notes Omai… Continue reading Monkeypox: Your questions answered
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What You Need to Know about Monkeypox
The experts at UCLA Health answer your most basic and urgent queries about the virus that’s been making daily headlines. What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease originally transmitted from animals to humans. The virus is endemic in West and Central African countries and cases are often found near tropical rainforests where animals may… Continue reading What You Need to Know about Monkeypox