All previous mpox cases in the UK were found in someone who travelled to an affected country or knew someone who had ...

One of the great mysteries of the monkeypox virus has been pinpointing its ‘reservoir’ hosts — the animals that carry and ...

For decades, the human niche for viruses related to smallpox has remained mostly empty. Since eradicating smallpox, only rare ...

Mpox causes characteristic lumpy lesions, as well as a fever, aches and pains and fatigue. However, in a small number of cases, it can enter the blood and lungs, as well as other parts of the body ...

Mpox is a viral infection caused by a virus that belongs to the same family as smallpox. The virus can cause a painful rash, fever, and swollen glands and, in some cases, lead to more serious illness.

Mpox has the potential to become a significant global health threat if taken too lightly, according to scientists at the University of Surrey.

A new case of the latest Mpox strain has been detected in England in a person with no travel history or links to any of the other cases - sparking fears the virus could be silently sweeping across ...

Common symptoms of mpox include a skin rash or pus-filled lesions which can last 2 to 4 weeks. It can also cause fever, headaches, muscle aches, back pain, low energy and swollen lymph nodes.