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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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Latest Updates on Monkeypox
Bavarian Nordic partners with Serum Institute for Mpox vaccine production
Bavarian Nordic has partnered with the Serum Institute of India to produce its Mpox vaccine for the Indian market and expand global capacity through contract manufacturing
 "Bavarian Nordic partners with Serum Institute for Mpox vaccine production")
Mpox continues to be public health emergency as cases resurge, says WHO
Decision comes as Mpox cases surge, particularly with the spread of the clade Ib variant beyond its origin in the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring African nations, Europe, and Asia
 "Mpox continues to be public health emergency as cases resurge, says WHO")
US health officials report 1st case of new mpox variant in traveller
Earlier this year, scientists reported the emergence of a new form of mpox in Africa that was spread through close contact including through sex
 "US health officials report 1st case of new mpox variant in traveller")
New study claims Mpox clade la has evolved to spread from human to human
Investigation of the Clade la strain of the virus circulation in Central Africa shows genetic mutations indicative of sustained human-to-human spread
 "New study claims Mpox clade la has evolved to spread from human to human")
Four cases of new mpox variant identified in UK, first time outside Africa
Authorities announced the first case of the new form of mpox in UK last week, saying case was being treated at a London hospital after recently travelling to countries in Africa with ongoing outbreaks
WHO approves Abbott's Mpox test for emergency use in outbreak zones
Cases of the clade Ib strain of the virus have been confirmed in Sweden, Thailand, and India, outside of Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring nations
 "WHO approves Abbott's Mpox test for emergency use in outbreak zones")
Kerala reports second Mpox case, third in India; strain being analysed
The first Mpox case in India this year involved a man from Haryana, with a less concerning strain. The second case, detected in Kerala, was the first instance of the more concerning clade 1b strain
 "Kerala reports second Mpox case, third in India; strain being analysed")
What is Mpox Clade 1 variant? All about this fast spreading strain in India
Mpox is a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus and there are two distinct strains of the virus i.e, clade 1 (with subclades 1a and 1b) and clade 2 (with subclades 2a and 2b)
 "What is Mpox Clade 1 variant? All about this fast spreading strain in India")
Kerala to revise Mpox rules after reporting India's first new strain case
After a meeting, state Health Minister Veena George said instructions have been given to take necessary action if the number of cases increases
 "Kerala to revise Mpox rules after reporting India's first new strain case")
India reports first case of Mpox Clade 1b strain that triggered WHO alert
The Clade 1b strain has been found in a 38-year old man from Kerala's Malappuram district who had tested positive last week
 "India reports first case of Mpox Clade 1b strain that triggered WHO alert")
Mpox patient discharged from Delhi's LNJP Hospital after 12 days: Report
The 26-year-old patient from Hisar, Haryana, was admitted to the hospital on September 8, with doctors confirming the diagnosis on September 9
Mpox: How Africa's scientists are protecting the world from contagion
Meet eight Africa-based scientists and doctors using cutting-edge genomic tools, data-sharing platforms and shoe-leather epidemiology to identify, track, and counter the spread of emerging pathogens
 "Mpox: How Africa's scientists are protecting the world from contagion")
Gold mining town in Congo becomes mpox hot spot as new strain spreads
Experts say a lack of resources and knowledge about the new strain makes it difficult to advise people
 "Gold mining town in Congo becomes mpox hot spot as new strain spreads")
Suspected mpox infection reported from Kerala, samples sent for testing
A district health official said that the patient arrived in Kerala a few days ago and, after falling sick, was first admitted to a private hospital
21-day quarantine, tests: Bengaluru airport sets up Mpox testing stations
Mpox crisis: Travellers who test positive will be required to undergo a 21-day mandatory quarantine, similar to the protocols implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to enhance response in Africa
The pre-qualification of the vaccine by Bavarian Nordic A/S means that donors like GAVI the Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF can buy it but supplies are limited because there's only a single manufacturer
Mpox deaths rise by 107 in one week, Africa CDC calls toll unacceptable
In the one week, we lost 107 (people). It's too much. It's not acceptable, Kaseya said as he emphasised the need for stronger cross-border surveillance
 "Mpox deaths rise by 107 in one week, Africa CDC calls toll unacceptable")
Mpox patient recovering well, no need to panic: LNJP medical director
The 26-year-old patient, a resident of Haryana's Hisar, was admitted to the Delhi government-run LNJP Hospital on September 7, and is undergoing treatment
 "Mpox patient recovering well, no need to panic: LNJP medical director")
Africa's doses fall short amid Mpox spread while rich nations have plenty
A small fraction of those doses could help curb what is now the biggest mpox outbreak on record in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries, disease experts say
Canada to donate 'up to 200,000' doses of mpox vaccine: Govt official
Canada would not say to whom it would deliver the vaccines, or in what time frame
