Just like the SARs-CoV-2 virus, monkeypox is a highly transmissible disease which is caused by the monkeypox virus. It is a viral zoonotic disease that primarily occurs in the tropical rainforests of central and west Africa, but can be transported to other regions.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/monkeypox-steps-to-take-if-youre-infected-or-exposed-to-the-virus/photostory/93587697.cms