Monkeypox is a rare viral disease similar to smallpox affecting primates and rodents. It was first reported in humans in 1970 in the African region of Congo. However, since May 2022, multiple cases of monkeypox have been identified in a few non-endemic countries.

Since then, studies on understanding the epidemiology, sources of infection, and transmission patterns, along with treatment for monkeypox, are currently underway. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of monkeypox infections. ##Reference## Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : Monkey pox## ย