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Mpox

Mpox (monkeypox) is a rare disease caused by infection with the mpox virus. Learn about the symptoms and how it spreads, and vaccinations.

Infectious Disease

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Definition

Mpox (monkeypox) is a rare disease caused by infection with the mpox virus. Learn about the symptoms and how it spreads, and vaccinations.

Concept record

Canonical title
Mpox
Alphabetical key
M
Category
Infectious Disease
Content type
Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
Monkeypox
Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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