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US warns monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug Tpoxx

Thu, 2022-09-15 18:18 — mike kraft

US warns monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are warning against overuse of the lone drug available to treat monkeypox, saying that even a small mutation in the virus could render the pills ineffective. AP NEWS

The Food and Drug Administration updated its guidance this week for Tpoxx, which has been prescribed to tens of thousands of patients with the virus.

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Monkeypox: Thanks to public health and a little luck, this disease didn’t become a pandemic

Wed, 2022-09-14 12:56 — mike kraft

Why Monkeypox Wasn’t Another COVID-19 Thanks to public health and a little luck, this disease didn’t become a pandemic. Maggie Koerth FiveThirtyEight

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Monkeypox outbreak slowing in the US, but challenges remain

Wed, 2022-09-14 12:45 — mike kraft

Monkeypox outbreak slowing in the US, but health leaders say critical challenges remain New monkeypox cases in the United States have been steadily dropping in recent weeks, with cases reported in the first week of September cut to about half of what they were at their peak a month ago. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

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Monkeypox: Cases drop in the west but still no vaccines for Africa

Wed, 2022-09-14 09:11 — mike kraft

As monkeypox drops in the West, still no vaccines for Africa ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — With monkeypox cases subsiding in Europe and parts of North America, many scientists say now is the time to prioritize stopping the virus in Africa. AP NEWS

...the global spike of attention has had little impact on the continent. No rich countries have shared vaccines or treatments with Africa, and some experts fear interest may soon evaporate.

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U.S. starts enrollments in trial testing smaller dosage of monkeypox vaccine

Thu, 2022-09-08 17:31 — mike kraft

U.S. starts enrollments in trial testing smaller dosage of monkeypox vaccine

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U.S. health regulators last month authorized injecting the shot intradermally in adults, meaning between layers of the skin rather than below the skin, in an effort to stretch out low vaccine supplies. read more

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Monkeypox: EU secures more doses of Bavarian monkeypox vaccine

Wed, 2022-09-07 08:51 — mike kraft

EU secures more doses of Bavarian monkeypox vaccine The European Union said on Wednesday it had secured an additional 170,920 doses of the monkeypox vaccine developed by biotech firm Bavarian Nordic amid concerns about the outbreak of the disease. Reuters Reuters

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The additional doses will be available for delivery before the end of the year, while shots that were purchased earlier are currently being distributed, the EU Commission said.

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The summer of spreading virus threats viruses reflects travel, warming trends and animal contacts

Thu, 2022-09-01 17:31 — mike kraft

Covid, monkeypox, polio: Summer of viruses reflects travel, warming trends "We are the invaders of the viral world, not vice versa," a virologist says. Mark Johnson Washington Post

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Analysis: Ten key questions about Monkeypox.

Wed, 2022-08-31 12:43 — mike kraft

10 key questions about monkeypox the world needs to answer Monkeypox is not a new disease. But scant attention paid to it for decades means there are big unanswered questions about the disease and the virus that causes it. Megan Molteni STAT

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Monkeypox: Texas reports first U.S. death in person with monkeypox

Wed, 2022-08-31 09:40 — mike kraft

Texas reports first U.S. death in person with monkeypox Texas on Tuesday reported the first death in a severely immunocompromised person who was diagnosed with monkeypox, according to state health department officials. Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

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The case is still under investigation to see what role monkeypox played in the death. Although painful, monkeypox is rarely fatal....

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Monkeypox infections slowing in US, WHO says outbreak can be eliminated in Europe

Tue, 2022-08-30 09:03 — mike kraft

Monkeypox infections are slowing in the US. Will it last? The pace of new monkeypox cases reported in some major cities -- and in the US overall -- has started to slow recently, but experts say it's too early to know if the trend will last. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

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