What is mpox?

Everybody seems to be talking about mpox, so what is monkeypox, and where did it come from? Watch this video to find out.

Editors Note: Please note this video was made prior to the recommendation by the WHO to change 'monkeypox' to 'mpox'. We will keep this video live as a useful resource.

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.

Our principal goal is to develop, expand and strengthen the networks available to our members so that they can generate new knowledge about microbes and ensure that it is shared with other communities. The impacts from this will drive us towards a world in which the science of microbiology provides maximum benefit to society.