According to the National Department of Health in South Africa, six cases of Mpox have been confirmed in the country. Health Minister Joe Mphaahla expressed concern about the outbreak last week, noting that the six cases reported this year have been severe. Tonight on Medical Matters, we will be joined by Dr. Richard Lessells, Infectious Disease specialist at UKZN to explore what Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, really is.

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