'Mpox has not disappeared': Why the infectious disease is still spreading in the US and may be here to stay

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'Mpox has not disappeared': Why the infectious disease is still spreading in the US and may be here to stayWorldPing
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What happened

Mpox (formerly monkeypox) continues to circulate in the U.S.

Key facts

  • Reported by Live Science and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 UTC.

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  1. 'Mpox has not disappeared': Why the infectious disease is still spreading in the US and may be here to stay

  2. Mpox is still spreading in the US — here's what to know about vaccines, symptoms and treatment

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