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Monkeypox: Considerable' monkeypox transmission can happen before symptoms appear, study suggests

Thu, 2022-11-03 10:32 — mike kraft

'Considerable' monkeypox transmission happens before symptoms, study suggests Monkeypox can spread before symptoms appear, British researchers said on Wednesday, providing the first evidence indicating the virus can be transmitted this way. Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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Monkeypox remains global health emergency --WHO

Tue, 2022-11-01 11:28 — mike kraft

WHO says monkeypox remains global health emergency The monkeypox outbreak continues to represent a global health emergency, which is the World Health Organization's highest level of alert, the UN agency's Emergency Committee said on Tuesday. Reuters Reuters

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Monkeypox: In Africa cases of sickness and death go undetected

Mon, 2022-10-31 09:44 — mike kraft

In Africa's monkeypox outbreak, sickness and death go undetected At a village clinic in central Congo, separated from the world by a tangle of waterways and forests, six-year-old Angelika Lifafu grips her dress and screams as nurses in protective suits pick at one of hundreds of boils that trouble her delicate skin. Djaffar Al Katanty,Edward Mcallister Reuters

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Monkeypox can be fatal for those with HIV or weak immune systems--US study

Wed, 2022-10-26 19:30 — mike kraft

For those with HIV or weak immune systems, monkeypox can be fatal -U.S. study People with severely weakened immune systems, such as those infected with HIV, can experience severe symptoms and even die from a monkeypox infection, according to a U.S. study released on Wednesday. Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

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Monkeypox--SIx persons in the U.S. who tested positive have died

Mon, 2022-10-24 10:18 — mike kraft

Six people who tested positive for monkeypox have died, health departments confirm | CNN

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The two Chicagoans who died after testing positive for monkeypox had multiple other health conditions, including weakened immune systems, according to the Chicago Department of Health (CDPH).

“Though the number of new MPV cases has declined substantially since summer, this is a stark reminder that MPV is dangerous and can cause serious illness, and in very rare cases, even death,” said CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady.

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Lack of research into whether monkeypox infections have long-term consequences

Wed, 2022-10-19 10:15 — mike kraft

Could monkeypox infections have long-term consequences? Clinicians are struggling for answers when asked about the risk of lingering effects of monkeypox infection. Helen Branswell STAT

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Monkeypox treatment trial begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Fri, 2022-10-14 10:55 — mike kraft

Monkeypox treatment trial begins in the Democratic Republic of the NIH partnering with INRB to evaluate tecovirimat (TPOXX). National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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The trial will evaluate the drug’s safety and its ability to mitigate monkeypox symptoms and prevent serious outcomes, including death.

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Analysis: Why monkeypox cases suddenly began to decline

Fri, 2022-10-14 10:37 — mike kraft

Four factors explain monkeypox’s decline, experts said. First, vaccines helped slow the virus’s spread (despite a rocky rollout). Second, gay and bisexual men reduced activities, such as sex with multiple partners, that spread the virus more quickly.

The third reason is related: the Pride Month effect. Monkeypox began to spread more widely around June, when much of the world celebrated L.G.B.T.Q. Pride. Beyond the parades and rallies, some parties and other festivities involved casual sex. As the celebrations dwindled, so did the increased potential for monkeypox to spread.

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U.S. Monkeypox response looks to long term strategies

Fri, 2022-10-14 10:28 — mike kraft

Monkeypox response looks to long term - Roll Call Federal officials warn that monkeypox is here to stay, but hope to use a combination of strategies to limit the spread of the virus. Roll Call

Federal officials look to vaccines, treatment, education to limit spread

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Monkeypox dangerous new varient in DRC; U.S. cases are falling

Tue, 2022-10-11 10:19 — mike kraft

Monkeypox: A dangerous variant circulating in the DRC could go global | New Scientist There have been 120 suspected deaths from monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this year, and the virulent Clade I virus may be to blame. There are fears it could follow the milder Clade II and go global #author.fullName} New Scientist

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