“Understanding Mpox: Symptoms, Spread, and Risks for Children”
By Hussein Olanrewaju What is Mpox? Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the same family as the smallpox virus—though smallpox itself was eradicated in the 1980s. Recently, a new variant of the mpox virus (clade Ib) has emerged, raising concerns due to its potential for broader transmission…