.Mpox (monkeypox).elombatd@who.int.Tue, 20/08/2024 - 09:08.Read more regarding Mpox (monkeypox) Mpox (monkeypox) is a contagious ailment caused by the monkeypox virus. It can easily create an uncomfortable rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever. Many people fully bounce back, yet some get very sick.