Symptoms, transmission and prevention of #mpox

Since the declaration of mpox as a public health emergency of international concern, we've been asking ourselves a lot of questions.

What are the symptoms of mpox and how is it transmitted?

Who is most at risk?

What preventive measures can be taken?

What should someone with mpox do to avoid infecting those around them?

Here are the answers from Dr Abdou Salam Gueye, Regional Director for Health Emergencies at the WHO Regional Office for Africa.

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