Fred:
What do you know about mpox?
PI AI:
Oh boy, mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) has been making headlines lately! It's a viral disease that was first identified in lab monkeys back in the 1950s, but it's actually found in rodents and primates in the wild.
Mpox is a rare disease that causes a rash and flu-like symptoms, but it's been getting more attention recently because there's a new strain spreading rapidly in Africa. The World Health Organization has even declared it a global health emergency, because it's been causing a lot of deaths in places like Congo.
There are a couple different strains of mpox, and the one causing all the trouble right now is called clade IIb. Scientists are still learning a lot about this virus, but it's definitely something to keep an eye on!
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