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Many people don’t know basic facts about monkeypox, making them susceptible to public health messaging but also to conspiracy theories

Penn survey finds one in five Americans worried about monkeypox, and one in three unsure whether conspiracy theories about the virus are true.

A color enhanced image of monkeypox particles and infected cells. As of August 1, 2022 nearly 6,000 cases of the virus have been identified in the U.S. as part of a global outbreak.
A color enhanced image of monkeypox particles and infected cells. As of August 1, 2022 nearly 6,000 cases of the virus have been identified in the U.S. as part of a global outbreak.Read moreNIAID via AP