The World Health Organization has declared mpox outbreak a public health emergency worldwide. Also known as monkeypox, mpox is a chickenpox-like virus that causes unpleasant skin lesions.
Until very recently, the mpox virus had not been seen outside of West and Central Africa for years. Since May 2022, however, it has spread to various other continents.
If you're concerned or simply curious, check out this gallery to learn all about mpox.