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Nigeria: Understanding Mpox: A Guide to Symptoms, Transmission, and Treatment

Nigeria: Understanding Mpox: A Guide to Symptoms, Transmission, and Treatment

Africa Links 24 with Alausa-Issa Zainab
Published on 2025-09-11 10:14:24

The main cause of Mpox (formerly known as monkey pox) is due to a virus called “pox” that affects humans and mammals like cats, rodents, and cows. This disease is common in Africa, but there are still outbreaks in other parts of the world. 

Mpox is an infectious disease that can give you headache, back pain, low energy, painful rash, and fever. It can be transmitted through contaminated materials, infected animals, and humans.

History 

The first case of mpox was in 1970. It…

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