Viral Infections

Mpox Outbreak 2024: CDC Updates, Symptoms, & Prevention Methods

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus that has recently reemerged as a global public health concern . Since 2022, outbreaks have spread beyond traditionally endemic regions, with more than 100,000 cases reported worldwide, including in countries where mpox was not previously seen . In 2024 and 2025, new outbreaks of a more severe strain, clade I, have been identified in Central and Eastern Africa and, notably, in the United States, signaling ongoing transmission risks . Understanding vaccine effectiveness and risk reduction strategies is critical to controlling the spread and impact of mpox.