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Monkeypox is related to the virus that causes smallpox and occurs mostly in Central and West Africa.
It is less severe than smallpox and can be spread from infected animals to people, or from person to person.
But monkeypox does not spread easily between people.
Transmission between humans occurs through close contact with rashes, blisters or sores on the skin.
The rash can vary from person to person and take on the appearance of pimples, blisters or sores, especially on the genital and perianal regions of affected people.
Infection can pass between humans via body fluids, including respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing (this is less common and usually only happens if there is prolonged face-to-face contact)
It can also transmit via contaminated objects such as linen and towels.
Monkeypox is usually not life-threatening. Infection with the
