The disease originates in animals but in rare cases can jump to humans.
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What is monkeypox and what are the symptoms of the rare disease?
At least one monkeypox case has been confirmed in the U.S. this year. Here's what to know about the rare virus.
A case of monkeypox has been confirmed by health officials in Massachusetts – the first case of the rare virus identified in the U.S. this year.
Health officials in New York City are investigating a possible case of monkeypox.
Massachusetts has reported a case of the rare disease monkeypox, which does not easily spread among humans. These are the symptoms.
A Massachusetts man is being treated in isolation after he was diagnosed with a rare disease called monkeypox, which is difficult to transmit between humans.
