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Monkeypox
What is Monkeypox?
With more than 27,000 Monkeypox cases across the globe, what is its history, current situation and reasons? How can you prevent Monkeypox infection?
Monkeypox is an uncommon disease, generally caused by infection with a virus, named monkeypox virus. It comes from the same family of viruses that causes smallpox, called variola. Though monkeypox is rarely fatal, there are over 27,000 cases across the globe with six deaths globally till August 8, 2022.
Major countries have reported monkeypox cases including Brazil, the US, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain.
Considering the outbreak, the World
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Three more cases of monkeypox have been reported in the national capital, taking the infection tally in the city to 12, official sources said on Thursday
EU buys additional vaccine doses against monkeypox despite declining cases
The European Commission said it had secured over 10,000 tecovirimat vaccines against monkeypox, despite the declining number of cases in the European Union (EU)
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Another suspected patient, also of Nigerian origin, was admitted to the state-run hospital on Sunday. His test reports are awaited
US CDC launches monkeypox vaccine equity programme to tackle disparities
"We have a responsibility to address inequities that have been highlighted by this outbreak, and this programme will help make a difference," said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
ICMR conducts study on India's first fatal case of monkeypox from Kerala
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Monkeypox outbreak slowly decreased in US, officials urge caution
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a total of 52,997 people have been infected with the monkeypox virus
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced the cause of death, and a spokesperson said it was confirmed by an autopsy
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Bolivia detected 29 more cases of monkeypox in the past week, bringing the total number of cases so far to 119, Minister of Health and Sports Jeyson Auza said