with your AnswerMonkeypox is an rare infectious disease caused by a virus of the same name. It can be contracted through contact with an infected animal such as a monkey, rat, or squirrel or through contact with an infected human. The virus is transmitted through contact with infected animal tissues, respiratory secretions, or bodily fluids.
Additionally, human to human transmission can occur through contact with an infected person’s skin lesions or respiratory secretions. To prevent transmission, it is important to practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands regularly and avoiding contact with an infected animal or person.