Monkeypox is a viral disease that has gained attention due to outbreaks in various parts of the world. 

1. Causes and Transmission Virus: Monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus.
2. Transmission: It can spread from animals to humans through direct contact with the blood, bodily fluids, or lesions of infected animals, and from human to human through respiratory droplets, direct contact with bodily fluids, and contaminated objects like bedding or clothing.
3.  Initial Symptoms: Fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and exhaustion.Rash, after the fever, a rash typically develops, starting on the face and then spreading to other parts of the body. The rash progresses through several stages before forming a scab, which eventually falls off.
4. Duration: The illness typically” lasts 2 to 4 weeks.
5. Mortality Rate: Historically, the case fatality rate for the monkeypox virus has ranged from 1% to 10%, depending on the strain
6. Prevention Vaccination: Wash your hands well with soap and water after any contact with an infected person or animal.
7.  If soap and water aren’t available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid animals that may carry the virus.
8. The smallpox vaccine has been shown to be about 85% effective in preventing monkeypox. There are also newer vaccines specifically developed for monkeypox.
9. Avoid Contact: Avoiding contact with animals that could harbor the virus (especially in endemic areas), as well as practicing good hygiene and using protective equipment, can reduce the risk of transmission. 
10. Isolation: Infected individuals should be isolated to prevent the spread of the virus to others
11. Treatment: There is no specific treatment for monkeypox, but antiviral drugs developed for smallpox (like Tecovirimat) may be used. Supportive care is important for managing symptoms
12. Hospitalization: Severe cases may require hospitalization to manage complications.