Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease caused by monkeypox virus. It occurs primarily in tropical rainforest areas of Central andWest Africa and is occasionally exported to other regions.Monkeypox is transmitted to humans through close contact with aninfected person or animal, or with material contaminated with the virus. The incubation period of monkeypox is usually from 6 to13 days but can range from 5 to 21 days.Monkeypox is transmitted to humans through close contact with an infected person oranimal, or with material contaminated with the virus. The incubation period of monkeypox is usually from 6 to 13 days but canrange from 5 to 21 days.