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To find out more: Understand the MPOX epidemic in five questions
The MPOX virus, first identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970, was historically confined to ten african nations. The virus presents in two distinct forms: Clade 1 and Clade 2. For decades, MPOX remained endemic to Central Africa. Though, in May 2022, Clade 2 began to spread globally, predominantly impacting men who have sex with men.
Other West African countries, including Liberia and Guinea, have also reported cases of the virus.
