👉 Monkeypox is a viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus, which primarily affects humans but can also infect monkeys and racoons. It typically presents with rash-like lesions on the skin, often starting in the arms or legs and spreading to other areas over several days. Symptoms can include fever, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle pain, and a feeling of being "zapped" or "stung." In some cases, it can lead to complications such as pneumonia, mening