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The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday it was not concerned for now that the spread of monkeypox beyond the African countries where it is typically found could spark a global pandemic.
As it transmits through close physical contact, WHO is confident the outbreaks can be contained.
Rodents have been identified as carrier of the disease in west and central Africa and could be culled as a last resort to stop them becoming reservoirs of the virus.
Which vaccines could work against monkeypox and who should get one? Here's what to know.
Fact check: Myths about the monkeypox viral infection busted - Eating meat necessarily doesn't mean you will catch the monkeypox infection. Contact with or eating not properly cooked infected animals will infect.