The possibilities are endless.
Is it bio-terrorism?
Was it released to a black market prarie-dog vendor to evade customs?
is it more from Mother Nature?
maybe a government bid to introduce widespread resistance before we release the disease?

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The number of suspected cases of monkeypox in Indiana grew to 23 Tuesday, including four people who were hospitalized, as health officials across the nation try to stem the spread of the illness.

None of the cases were believed to be life-threatening, though state health officials declined to give any details.
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