Health officials are investigating a possible case of monkeypox in New York City, according to the city’s health department.
The patient is being cared for at NYC Health + Hospitals / Bellevue, according to health officials.
The Health Department’s Public Health Lab will conduct preliminary tests to determine if the patient does have monkeypox.
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with a virus that is related to those that cause smallpox and cowpox. It was first discovered in 1958, when outbreaks occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research — resulting in its name. (What you need to know about monkeypox.)
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