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M-Pox, formerly known as monkeypox, has emerged as a significant global health concern, with its roots tracing back to 1958 when it was first identified in monkeys used for research. Despite its name, M-Pox is primarily a zoonotic virus that can jump from animals to humans, with rodents and other small mammals being the primary reservoirs. The disease, caused by the monkeypox virus, belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus, which also includes the variola virus, responsible for smallpox. Though M-Pox shares some similarities with smallpox, it is generally less severe, with a lower mortality rate. ...

Mpox is more than a virus; it's a story about the health of the LGBTQIA+ community - Listen nowWhat the Pox? Is the information and support I wish I had at my disposal when I was going through Mpox (Monkeypox). It's also a documentary investigation into the Mpox outbreak with science, stories and resources all shared without stigma or shame. Listen to understand:What we know about the virus, and how it spreadsWhy we feel shame and stigma about catching itWhat the parallels are with the HIV outbreak in the 80sWhy this sits in a bigger picture with conversations about queer sex and ...