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Research highlights rising risk of human-to-human mpox transmission

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

In a letter published in Nature Medicine, researchers highlight how mpox – traditionally spread from animals to humans – is now showing clear signs of sustained human-to-human transmission. 

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 usually spreads through close contact with an infected person or animal. 

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