A case of monkeypox, a rare viral infection, has been confirmed by UK health officials. It was discovered in a person who had recently traveled to Nigeria, where they are thought to have contracted it. The patient is being treated in a London-based specialized isolation unit. So basically, what is monkeypox, and why is it dangerous? In this post, we will tell you the fast facts about monkeypox virus. Facts about monkeypox virus 1. What is monkeypox virus? The monkeypox virus belongs to the orthopoxvirus genus, which also includes the variola virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox is a zoonosis, which…