Monkey pox virus can be caught from respiratory secretions , air born ? "MPV can spread to anyone through close, personal often skin-to-skin contact including:

• Direct contact with MPV rash, scabs or body fluids from a person with MPV. It is believed this is currently the most common way that MPV is spreading in the U.S.

• Through contact with someone with MPV during common activities such as sex, hugging, massaging, kissing and prolonged face-to-face contact

• Touching objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding or towels) and surfaces that have been used by someone with MPV." • Contact with respiratory secretions."