First Non-Travel Case of Monkeypox Hits California
Monkeypox, also known as mpox, can spread easily between people in close contact or face-to-face, according to experts.
A Long Beach resident has tested positive for the virus, which was first discovered in Denmark in the 1950s.
How Does the Virus Spread?
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the virus can present with various symptoms, including rashes and fevers.
While the virus is typically non-fatal, some people are susceptible to severe infections, which can result in death.
It is essential to determine if someone experiencing symptoms truly has the virus, as other viruses like chickenpox and measles can mimic its appearance.
Other viruses, like chickenpox, measles, certain types of skin infections, and others, can mimic the appearance of monkeypox, which can make treatment a bit trickier.
Author's summary: Monkeypox spreads through close contact and can be fatal in severe cases.
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