A week ago, most of us had no idea what  Monkeypox was. Now, it's a virus that's gone global. 

So what is it? More than 180 cases are confirmed or suspected in at least 14 countries. 

Those with it get red lumps all over their bodies, that turn into scabs.

Infectious Diseases Physician Kurt Krause from the University of Otago joined Lloyd Burr Live to discuss the new virus.

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