Mpox, also known as monkeypox, was first identified by scientists in 1958 when there were outbreaks of a "pox-like" disease in monkeys.
While the patient who had the virus died, it does not mean they died from monkeypox. Health experts say education and awareness are key to slowing or stopping the spread.
An Italian man was diagnosed with monkeypox, COVID-19 and HIV shortly after returning from a trip to Spain, believed to be a medical first.
Scientists say the fastest way to get the monkeypox outbreak under control is with vaccines and behavior changes, but are people getting the message? How are doctors increasing access to limited vaccines?
Orange County reports its first youth monkeypox case, and with 3 new cases in Georgia, it brings total of reported pediatric monkeypox cases to 13.
Monkeypox cases are continuing to rise in Los Angeles County, and as vaccine eligibly is expanded more questions have been raised about just how easily it can spread after a local school district reported one staff person tested positive.