And studies published in the past year have demonstrated that African outbreaks of mpox, the disease caused by the virus, have been fueled by several transmission events from animals to humans.

Since eradicating smallpox, only rare outbreaks of related viruses appeared. But today, mpox, once confined mainly to rural parts of Africa, is spreading globally, and the reasons behind this ...

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And studies published in the past year 2, 3 have demonstrated that African outbreaks of mpox, the disease caused by the virus, have been fuelled by several transmission events from animals to humans.

A case of Clade Ib mpox virus has been confirmed in the north-east of England, but no links have been found to other known infected people. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said a person was ...

Mpox is a viral infection caused by a virus that belongs to the same family as smallpox. The virus can cause a painful rash, fever, and swollen glands and, in some cases, lead to more serious ...

Foreign aid cuts could result in a major outbreak of mpox across the African continent and beyond, with virus control measures already disrupted, public health experts warn. Mpox testing and ...

He said the Mpox vaccination will be used as an additional public health measure as part of the comprehensive outbreak response. Total number of cases reported so far is 33.

Trindade said that the ministry will create an Emergency Operation Committee to adopt measures to tackle the spread of mpox. “We're going to set up an Emergency Operation Committee, involving ...

Vancouver Coastal Health officials are urging residents, especially men who have sex with other men, to see if they are fully immunized against mpox amid a recent rise in cases. Mpox, a virus in ...

Nairobi — Kenya has received 10,700 doses of Mpox vaccine to bolster efforts to protect vulnerable communities and respond proactively to emerging public health threats. The doses were received ...