As the world continues to feel the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the spread of other viruses is on people's minds. One of the more pressing concerns is the spread of monkeypox, a chickenpox-like virus that causes unpleasant skin lesions.
Until recently, the monkeypox virus had not been seen outside of West and Central Africa for years. Since May 2022, however, it has spread to various other continents. In 2024, a new strain called clade 1b mpox was detected in Sweden and Thailand, and has since spread to other countries including the UK.
If you're concerned or simply curious, check out this gallery to learn all about monkeypox.