Monkeypox explainer: how do you catch it and what are the risks?

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This rare smallpox-related virus causes flu-like symptoms and a nasty rash, and it can be deadly. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

The latest outbreak of monkeypox has, at the time of writing, reached 17 countries with 110 confirmed cases and a further 205 suspected cases. It’s a fast-moving story, so if you need to catch up on the latest, here are answers to some of the most pressing questions.

How is monkeypox spreading?