Nine cases of monkeypox virus have been identified in the UK, with people warned to be on their guard for risk of spread. Here, we look at what it is, its symptoms and its risks.
What is monkeypox?
Monkeypox cases are usually found in West Africa, and the virus does not often spread elsewhere. That is why outbreaks reported in Britain, Portugal, Spain and the United States have cased alarm among public health experts.
