Debunking misconceptions: Mpox and public perception in Malaysia

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy DR DURGA VETTIVEL Mpox and public perception in Malaysia MPOX, also known as monkeypox, is caused by a virus from the genus Orthopoxvirus, the same family that includes smallpox, cowpox, and variola viruses. Mpox was first declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in July 2022 due to its spread beyond the African continent. […]