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The antiviral drug tecovirimat (Tpoxx) didn't accelerate lesion clearance in adults and children with clade 1 mpox ...
A highly virulent Mpox Clade 1b case with no travel history has been detected in the UK, raising concerns about the silent ...
A total of 67 Mpox cases have been confirmed so far across 13 counties since the declaration of the outbreak on July 31, 2024.Of the reported cases, 49 patients have recovered, 10 are currently ...
Deadly Variant Detected in England with No Travel Link – Is the Virus Spreading Undetected in the UK? Symptoms, Causes, and Latest Update ...
For decades, the human niche for viruses related to smallpox has remained mostly empty. Since eradicating smallpox, only rare ...
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on Kenyans to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to public health measures as ...
The department of health has confirmed three new cases of mpox were detected in Ekurhuleni in Gauteng. The newly detected positive cases include a 38-year-old man who presented to the healthcare ...
A recent study has shown that one dose of Bavarian Nordic’s Jynneos vaccine was overall 58% effective at preventing mpox infection.
Mpox is typically a mild and self-limiting disease with a low case fatality rate. The risk of wider transmission remains low in South Africa, but anyone can contract mpox regardless of age, gender, ...
Mpox is typically mild with a low fatality rate, but symptoms can include a rash, fever, headaches, and swollen glands. Health officials said early detection and prompt management are key to ...