As an outbreak grows, what is monkeypox and how does it spread?

"The world is experiencing a monkeypox outbreak, with cases seen in a number of countries and across several continents. The viral infection rarely shows up outside of Central and West Africa. " as reported by Hyacinth Empinado and Helen Branswell  from STAT News.

As an outbreak grows, what is monkeypox and how does it spread? - STAT (statnews.com)