Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that can be spread through close personal contact; however, it is important to note that monkeypox is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Monkeypox is usually a mild disease with people being safely managed at home. Although, you may need to self-isolate if you have the infection to stop it from spreading to others
Read our article to find out more about monkeypox including the symptoms and modes of transmission.