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The risk of a widespread monkeypox outbreak in Asia is low: WHO official Reporter: Could you please tell us what are the causes of the monkeypox and how it affects humans? Dr. Socorro Escalante: Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease, meaning that it is transmitted from infected animals to humans. Monkeypox can spread to people when they come into physical contact with an infected animal. Monkeypox is commonly found in central and west Africa where there are tropical rainforests and where animals that may carry the virus typically live. Human-to-human transmission can occur via face-to-face exposure, direct physical contact, including...
