The first time I ever heard of Monkey Pox was when I worked at a pet store. We had ordered some prairie dogs but the order was canceled by the wholesaler because Monkey Pox had been found in their facility.
That would have been in the mid-90s.
Back then no one was afraid the name Monkey Pox would offend anyone, so no attempt was made to change the name to "M Pox".
I guess now Chicken Pox and Rat Bite Fever need to be dishonestly renamed in case anyone feels they are being equated with chickens or rats, or are being accused of having sex with chickens or rats, if they catch those diseases.
It's just so stupid.
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