.Mpox (monkeypox).elombatd@who.int.Tue, 20/08/2024 - 09:08.Learn more about Mpox (monkeypox) Mpox (monkeypox) is a contagious disease triggered by the monkeypox infection. It can easily cause an excruciating rash, increased lymph nodules as well as fever. Most people completely recuperate, yet some acquire quite sick.