News Monkeypox cases may be mistaken for a sexual transmitted disease, CDC warns May 23, 2022May 24, 2022Karen Weintraub, USA TODAYComments Off on Monkeypox cases may be mistaken for a sexual transmitted disease, CDC warns So far, 5 Americans are likely infected with monkeypox, the CDC said Monday. Health officials are trying to determine how the cases may be connected.