.Mpox (monkeypox).elombatd@who.int.Tue, 20/08/2024 - 09:08.Read more concerning Mpox (monkeypox) Mpox (monkeypox) is a contagious illness caused by the monkeypox virus. It can trigger a distressing rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever. The majority of people fully recover, yet some get really sick.