 Monkeypox is a viral illness that is closely related to smallpox. It is primarily spread through direct contact with infected animals or their bodily fluids, but can also be transmitted through airborne droplets. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches and swollen lymph nodes. Monkeypox can be treated with antiviral medication and vaccination is currently being researched as a possible preventative measure. This article was authored by Maudi Zemakiar, Maudi Zemakiar, Azraf Azlalahi and others.