Monkeypox FAQ: How contagious? Are kids at risk? If you had chickenpox are you safe?
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox FAQ: How contagious? Are kids at risk? If you had chickenpox are you safe?

NPR  

Monkeypox FAQ: How contagious? "The declaration itself won't help contain the virus," says Dr. Preeti Malani, an infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan. "Monkeypox is transmitted by close intimate contact with a person who is infected and has the classic rash on their body," says Titanji. "I really think it's critical that we don't dismiss the pain and suffering that people who are experiencing this are actually going through," says Phelan. "Monkeypox is a close relative of the virus that causes the now-eradicated smallpox," says Titanji.

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US reports ‘severe’ Monkeypox clade 1 variant: What do we know about this strain, symptoms and how to protect
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US reports ‘severe’ Monkeypox clade 1 variant: What do we know about this strain, symptoms and how to protect

Live Mint  

United States on Saturday said the first known case of a more severe strain of the monkeypox virus was reported in California. According to the California Department of Public Health, the patient contracted the clade 1 strain, the latest form of the monkeypox. The clade 1b variant has caused global concern because it seems to sp New Monkeypox strain threat …

Monkeypox under control, but travelers urged to be cautious
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Monkeypox under control, but travelers urged to be cautious

China Daily  

China has effectively controlled monkeypox after it reported its first case in June 2023, and the infectious disease is currently in low prevalence on the mainland, according to the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration. To better prevent and control the disease, China has launched health promotion campaigns to let individuals who plan to visit overseas destinations recording monkeypox outbreaks …

Monkeypox cases in Guangdong detailed in study
4 months ago

Monkeypox cases in Guangdong detailed in study

China Daily  

Most monkeypox cases in Guangdong province have been linked to male-to-male sexual contact, according to a study by Chinese medical researchers. The research team in Shenzhen established a clinical cohort study and used whole-genome amplification sequencing to trace the origins of the circulating monkeypox virus in the city, shedding light on the evolutionary path and features of the Clade IIb …

Monkeypox classified as Class B infectious disease
1 year, 3 months ago

Monkeypox classified as Class B infectious disease

China Daily  

China has decided to manage monkeypox as a Class B infectious disease starting from Wednesday as the country reported about 500 cases last month, including its first infections detected in women, according to health authorities. The National Health Commission said in a statement released on Friday that monkeypox used to mainly spread throughout Central Africa and West Africa, but since …

‘Substantial’ pre-symptomatic monkeypox spread found
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Substantial’ pre-symptomatic monkeypox spread found

The Hindu  

There is now more evidence for pre-symptomatic transmission of monkeypox virus. Pre-symptomatic transmission of monkeypox virus will mean that many infections cannot be prevented by simply isolating people showing symptoms. Detailed study The contact tracing study of 2,746 individuals who tested positive for the monkeypox virus in the U.K. between May 6 and August 1, 2022 has linked data on …

Scientists find evidence of 'substantial' transmission of monkeypox before symptoms appear
2 years, 2 months ago

Scientists find evidence of 'substantial' transmission of monkeypox before symptoms appear

The Hindu  

Scientists have found evidence to show that the monkeypox virus can spread from an infected person up to four days before they even start exhibiting symptoms of the disease, a new study has claimed. The researchers behind the study estimated that 53% of the transmission of monkeypox occurred in this pre-symptomatic phase, meaning that many infections cannot be prevented by …

Monkeypox outbreak still an international health emergency, says WHO
2 years, 2 months ago

Monkeypox outbreak still an international health emergency, says WHO

Firstpost  

So far, more than 70,000 confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported in over 100 countries. Most cases have been reported among men Geneva: Monkeypox continues to meet the International Health Regulations criteria for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, said the World Health Organisation on Tuesday. “The Emergency Committee acknowledged that some progress has been made in the …

Health officials concede monkeypox elimination unlikely in US
2 years, 3 months ago

Health officials concede monkeypox elimination unlikely in US

Firstpost  

The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected. It’s important that people at risk take steps to prevent spread and that vaccination efforts continue New York: Some US health officials are conceding that monkeypox is probably not going away anytime soon. “There’s no clear path in our …

Some officials now say MPX elimination unlikely in U.S.
2 years, 3 months ago

Some officials now say MPX elimination unlikely in U.S.

LA Times  

A physician assistant prepares a syringe with the MPX vaccine. The disease’s spread is slowing in the U.S. but the virus is unlikely to be eliminated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Editor's Note: In light of widespread concerns that the name “monkeypox” is racist and stigmatizing, the World Health Organization has renamed the disease “mpox.” Lipsitch hesitated …

China’s monkeypox advisory warns its citizens not to touch foreigners
2 years, 3 months ago

China’s monkeypox advisory warns its citizens not to touch foreigners

Hindustan Times  

BEIJING The Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has warned citizens not to touch foreigners after the first monkeypox case was detected on Friday in the southwestern city of Chongqing in China. Wu wrote that China’s Covid-19 restrictions on international travel and tight border checks had prevented the spread of monkeypox until the first case “slipped through the net”. …

Monkeypox Scare: US is probing second possible death from the virus
2 years, 3 months ago

Monkeypox Scare: US is probing second possible death from the virus

India TV News  

The Los Angeles County authorities in the US were looking into a second probable monkeypox-related death, media reports said. According to NBC News, Chief Medical Director Rita Singhal of the county's Public Health Department said details were unavailable at this early stage of the investigation. "This is one of two deaths in the US that are under investigation to determine …

Atleast 30 children test positive for monkeypox in US: Reports
2 years, 4 months ago

Atleast 30 children test positive for monkeypox in US: Reports

Live Mint  

More than 30 children in the United States have tested positive for monkeypox, according to local media citing officials. Fox News reported that at least 31 children are positive for the virus, with 11 states and jurisdictions reporting pediatric cases. People who are diagnosed with monkeypox should stay home and avoid close contact with others until the rash has fully …

Monkeypox is rare in children, but K-12 schools are preparing for possible cases
2 years, 4 months ago

Monkeypox is rare in children, but K-12 schools are preparing for possible cases

CNN  

CNN — An elementary student in Georgia has tested positive for monkeypox, raising questions about how concerned schools should be about the small risk of the virus spreading among children as they head back to class. Amid back-to-school season and an ongoing global outbreak of monkeypox, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizes in guidance for K-12 schools …

Australian artist who contracted monkeypox overseas warns others to take the virus seriously
2 years, 4 months ago

Australian artist who contracted monkeypox overseas warns others to take the virus seriously

ABC  

An Australian who contracted monkeypox overseas has spoken out on social media as a warning for people not to treat the disease lightly, saying it caused them severe pain and emotional stress. Key points: Henry Boles contracted monkeypox after attending a party in Germany He has warned others to take the disease seriously More than 80 cases of monkeypox have …

For the first time, monkeypox has been reported in a minor in New York state
2 years, 4 months ago

For the first time, monkeypox has been reported in a minor in New York state

CNN  

CNN — A minor in New York state has reportedly contracted monkeypox – a first among children in the state and at least the third reported case of the disease among children in the US. The child lives in New York but not in New York City, according to state health department data released last week. New York Department of …

Study shows monkeypox virus can stay on common household items: US govt
2 years, 4 months ago

Study shows monkeypox virus can stay on common household items: US govt

India Today  

A new study on monkeypox by the US disease control body Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that the virus can linger on many common household objects for several days despite regular disinfecting. The CDC suggested that people visiting the home of someone with monkeypox should protect themselves by wearing a well-fitting mask, avoiding touching possibly contaminated surfaces, maintaining …

Scientists’ big monkeypox fear: It will spread to wild animals and be here to stay
2 years, 4 months ago

Scientists’ big monkeypox fear: It will spread to wild animals and be here to stay

LA Times  

An urban rat emerges from its hole at a subway stop in New York City. “It’s certainly a possible scenario,” Rimoin said, “and the more opportunity the virus has to spread, the more it moves into the probable from the possible.” California Your monkeypox questions, answered How monkeypox spreads, how to get a vaccine and more: Your frequently asked questions …

Health officials: 87 monkeypox cases so far in Minnesota
2 years, 4 months ago

Health officials: 87 monkeypox cases so far in Minnesota

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state, as they offered an update on a viral infection that has aroused concern around the globe. Most of Minnesota’s cases have come in the metropolitan area, and most are in men, the Minnesota Health Department said. Most monkeypox cases in Minnesota and the U.S. …

Africa CDC says renaming of monkeypox variants curbs stigma
2 years, 4 months ago

Africa CDC says renaming of monkeypox variants curbs stigma

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The head of Africa's public …

Monkeypox outbreak: WHO says primary focus must be to ensure readiness for virus
2 years, 4 months ago

Monkeypox outbreak: WHO says primary focus must be to ensure readiness for virus

Live Mint  

The World Health Organisation on Wednesday said that with over 35,000 cases of monkeypox as of today, which is a 20% increase from the previous week, the primary focus of all countries must be to ensure that they are ready for stopping its transmission. Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that “more than 35,000 cases of …

Monkeypox in dogs: Tips to protect your pet from the infection
2 years, 4 months ago

Monkeypox in dogs: Tips to protect your pet from the infection

Hindustan Times  

In what is considered the first-ever case of monkeypox in a domesticated animal like a cat or a dog, an Italian greyhound is said to have caught the virus from its owners, a couple, who slept alongside with their pet, as per a report published last week in medical journal Lancet. Now that it is clear that it is possible …

Monkeypox can spread to pet dogs, doctors report
2 years, 4 months ago

Monkeypox can spread to pet dogs, doctors report

Hindustan Times  

Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus. Monkeypox can spread to pet dogs, doctors report The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for months has had the advice in place as monkeypox spreads in the U.S. But it gained new …

Doctors identify first case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox
2 years, 4 months ago

Doctors identify first case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox

Firstpost  

Pets that come in close contact with a symptomatic person should be kept at home and away from other animals and people for 21 days after the most recent contact New York: Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus. But …

Monkeypox update: Doctors warn infected people to stay away from household pets
2 years, 4 months ago

Monkeypox update: Doctors warn infected people to stay away from household pets

Live Mint  

Amid the spread of monkeypox cases in the United States, the health officials on 16 August warned infected people to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus. The disease, which Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for months has had the advice in place as monkeypox spreads in the US, has …

Monkeypox can spread to pet dogs, doctors report
2 years, 4 months ago

Monkeypox can spread to pet dogs, doctors report

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus. But it gained new attention after a report from France, published last week in the medical journal Lancet, about an Italian greyhound that caught the virus. But the authors called …

Florida child under four years old becomes seventh confirmed pediatric monkeypox infection
2 years, 4 months ago

Florida child under four years old becomes seventh confirmed pediatric monkeypox infection

Daily Mail  

Florida officials have reported the state's first case of monkeypox in a child under four years old - the seventh in the nation overall - as fears the virus will spread into more vulnerable groups continue to grow. Martin County, around 100 miles north of Miami along the Sunshine state's east coast, reported the case in an unnamed child on …

How to keep your pets safe from monkeypox — and what to do if they get it
2 years, 4 months ago

How to keep your pets safe from monkeypox — and what to do if they get it

NPR  

How to keep your pets safe from monkeypox — and what to do if they get it Enlarge this image toggle caption Richard Vogel/AP Richard Vogel/AP Monkeypox, which has more than 11,800 cases in the current U.S. outbreak, affects humans with symptoms such as fever and rash. Sponsor Message What to do with your pet if you get monkeypox If …

As L.A. schools return, should monkeypox be a concern for students, staff?
2 years, 4 months ago

As L.A. schools return, should monkeypox be a concern for students, staff?

LA Times  

Parents say goodbye and watch as their students enter Vena Avenue Elementary & Gifted/High Ability Magnet in Arleta on the first day of classes. “I want to emphasize that the risk of monkeypox in the general population remains low,” said Dr. Rita Singhal, chief medical officer for the Los Angeles Department of Public Health. She said district schools are following …

Italian greyhound belonging to gay couple in Paris catches monkeypox
2 years, 4 months ago

Italian greyhound belonging to gay couple in Paris catches monkeypox

Daily Mail  

How do you catch monkeypox? Until this worldwide outbreak, monkeypox was usually spread by infected rodents — including rats, mice and even squirrels — in west and central Africa. The UK Health Security Agency advises Britons to contact their sexual health clinic if they have a rash with blisters and have been in close contact with a suspected or confirmed …

Monkeypox: Global experts race to understand rare cases when virus leads to death
2 years, 4 months ago

Monkeypox: Global experts race to understand rare cases when virus leads to death

CNN  

CNN — Out of tens of thousands of monkeypox cases around the world this year, there have been a dozen deaths linked to the virus, and for the first time, some of them have been outside Africa, in countries where the virus doesn’t usually spread. In central Africa’s Congo Basin, McCollum says, about 11% of monkeypox cases are fatal, largely …

Explained: Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?
2 years, 4 months ago

Explained: Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

India Today  

Since May, nearly 90 countries have reported more than 31,000 cases of monkeypox. Except for Africa, there is no sign of sustained monkeypox transmission beyond men who have sex with men, meaning that stopping spread among that group could effectively end the outbreak. Last week, British scientists said there were “early signs” the monkeypox cases in the U.K. — which …

EXPLAINER: Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?
2 years, 4 months ago

EXPLAINER: Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

Associated Press  

LONDON — Since May, nearly 90 countries have reported more than 31,000 cases of monkeypox. Last week, British scientists said there were “early signs” the monkeypox cases in the U.K. — which once had the world’s biggest outbreak outside Africa — had peaked. WHO’s Tedros recommended that men at risk of catching monkeypox consider making “safe choices” and reducing their …

Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?
2 years, 5 months ago

Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

LA Times  

Since May, nearly 90 countries have reported monkeypox, totaling more than 31,000 cases. Last week, British scientists said there were “early signs” the monkeypox cases in the U.K. — which once had the world’s biggest outbreak outside Africa — had peaked. Tedros recommended that men at risk of catching monkeypox consider making “safe choices” and reducing their sexual partners “for …

Monkeypox: A.2 strain found in Indian patients. Know the symptoms and treatment
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox: A.2 strain found in Indian patients. Know the symptoms and treatment

India TV News  

Monkeypox cases have been reported in more than 90 countries to date. The most recent cases of Monkeypox infection in India were found to have the A.2 strain of monkeypox virus. A.2 strain of Monkeypox: Know all about it The A.2 strain of monkeypox virus was found in two Indian patients who returned to Kerala from UAE in early July. …

Suspected monkeypox case in Vizag
2 years, 5 months ago

Suspected monkeypox case in Vizag

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: A suspected monkeypox case was reported in the city on Saturday, the first such case in Visakhapatnam in north coastal Andhra Pradesh after Vijayawada in July. According to the district medical and health department officials, the patient is a 23-year-old medical student of a private medical college, having a history of travelling to Hyderabad. District medical health officer K. …

Children at Illinois day care may have been exposed to monkeypox, officials confirm worker tested positive
2 years, 5 months ago

Children at Illinois day care may have been exposed to monkeypox, officials confirm worker tested positive

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Illinois daycare worker …

UK: ‘Early signs’ that monkeypox outbreak may be peaking
2 years, 5 months ago

UK: ‘Early signs’ that monkeypox outbreak may be peaking

Associated Press  

LONDON — British health authorities said Friday the monkeypox outbreak across the country may be peaking and that the epidemic’s growth rate has slowed. The U.K.'s Health Security Agency said in a statement there were “early signs that the outbreak is plateauing,” with 2,859 cases detected since May. The Health Security Agency said its most recent analysis of the outbreak …

Monkeypox: The myths, misconceptions — and facts — about how you catch it
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox: The myths, misconceptions — and facts — about how you catch it

NPR  

Monkeypox: The myths, misconceptions — and facts — about how you catch it Enlarge this image toggle caption Eduardo Munoz/REUTERS Eduardo Munoz/REUTERS The monkeypox outbreak has grown rapidly in the U.S. Back in early July, the country had only about 500 cases. But multiple lines of evidence indicate that, during this outbreak, the primary way the virus is spreading is …

Will monkeypox become a pandemic?
2 years, 5 months ago

Will monkeypox become a pandemic?

Slate  

This story originally appeared on OpenMind, a digital magazine tackling science controversies and deceptions. But the Black Death, uniquely virulent and transmissible, burned across Europe, eastern and central Asia, the Muslim world, North Africa, and Russia for seven years. Ebola, a deadly virus spread by exposure to blood and other bodily fluids, isn’t a pandemic threat because it doesn’t have …

Monkeypox Originated in Animals. Could It Spill Back Into Them?
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox Originated in Animals. Could It Spill Back Into Them?

Wired  

Two months into the international monkeypox epidemic, which so far has caused almost 6,000 infections in the United States and more than 18,000 cases worldwide, it may be old news to say that this disease has visited the US before. But it’s enough of a worry that virologists are talking about the possibility of new host species in new territory—spread …

Monkeypox alert : Nine cases in India so far; 25,000 globally | Top points
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox alert : Nine cases in India so far; 25,000 globally | Top points

Hindustan Times  

The number of confirmed monkeypox infections in India rose to nine after Delhi reported its fourth case on Wednesday. Monkeypox alert : Nine cases in India so far; 25,000 globally {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Here are top updates on monkeypox outbreak {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} - A 31-year-old Nigerian became the first woman in India to test positive for monkeypox. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

Can monkeypox spread like Covid-19? Who is at higher risk? Expert explains
2 years, 5 months ago

Can monkeypox spread like Covid-19? Who is at higher risk? Expert explains

Live Mint  

The World Health Organisation has declared monkeypox as a global emergency as more than 75 countries where the virus is not endemic have reported outbreaks of the viral disease. The stages of monkeypox symptoms Rashes and the development of nodes in several areas of the body are the two main symptoms that set this viral infection apart from others. Severity, …

Delhi reports 4th monkeypox case, India tally at 9
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi reports 4th monkeypox case, India tally at 9

Live Mint  

Delhi on Wednesday reported its fourth monkeypox case as a 31-year-old Nigerian woman has tested positive for the virus. The ministry advised not to wash soiled linen or laundry of patients and those of non-infected persons together, and avoid public events even if you only exhibit symptoms of the disease. The 'Guidelines on Management of Monkeypox Disease' issued by the …

Centre releases monkeypox guide
2 years, 5 months ago

Centre releases monkeypox guide

The Hindu  

During human Monkeypox outbreaks, close contact with infected persons is the most significant risk factor for Monkeypox virus infection, said the Health Ministry, on Wednesday, while releasing a one-page guide on do’s and don’ts for Monkeypox. The Ministry further said that while human-to-human transmission is known to occur primarily through large respiratory droplets generally requiring a prolonged close contact, animal-to-human …

Monkeypox: Centre lists dos and don’t on viral infection. Read here
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox: Centre lists dos and don’t on viral infection. Read here

Live Mint  

As India's Monkeypox infections rose to eight, the Union Health Ministry has released a list of 'Dos and Don'ts' on this rare disease.“Protect yourself from #Monkeypox. The symptoms also include lesions that usually begin within one to three days from the onset of fever, lasting for around two to four weeks, and are often described as painful. The transmission of …

Monkeypox: Health Ministry lists do's and don'ts for viral disease as India sees rise in cases
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox: Health Ministry lists do's and don'ts for viral disease as India sees rise in cases

Hindustan Times  

Monkeypox: Health Ministry lists do's and don'ts for viral disease as India sees rise in cases Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease with symptoms similar to smallpox, although with less clinical severity. Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease with symptoms similar to smallpox, although with less clinical severity. 1 / 9 The Union ministry of health on Wednesday issued dos …

Monkeypox: Health ministry lists dos and don'ts on viral disease. Read here
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox: Health ministry lists dos and don'ts on viral disease. Read here

Hindustan Times  

A day after India's tally of confirmed monkeypox cases rose to eight, with one patient each being detected in Delhi and Kerala, the Union health ministry on Wednesday released a list of dos and don'ts on the viral disease. Know what you should and should not do to avoid contracting the disease," the health ministry said in a tweet. Don't …

Monkeypox virus: Health Ministry releases list of dos and don'ts to prevent getting infected
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox virus: Health Ministry releases list of dos and don'ts to prevent getting infected

India TV News  

Highlights Health Ministry released a list of do's and don'ts to protect oneself from catching monkeypox. Monkeypox virus: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday released a list of do's and don'ts to protect oneself from catching monkeypox. A Belgium national was tested for suspected monkeypox after he showed symptoms of the infection, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar …

Monkeypox: Bengaluru doc suggests dos and don'ts
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox: Bengaluru doc suggests dos and don'ts

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government is on guard after the state had its first monkeypox scare last week. Hindustan Times spoke to Bengaluru-based Dr Gaurav Sharma, a general physician and cardiologist with over 19 years experience in medical research and new medicine development, about the virus, how to treat it, prevention, symptoms, dos and don'ts, and many more. A) The main difference …

Man, 30, who returned to Kerala from UAE, tests positive for monkeypox, state's tally rises to 5
2 years, 5 months ago

Man, 30, who returned to Kerala from UAE, tests positive for monkeypox, state's tally rises to 5

Hindustan Times  

A total of five cases of monkeypox have been detected in Kerala till now, as one more person was found infected with the disease, state health minister Veena Gorge said on Tuesday. The information comes a day after the southern state reported what could possibly be India's first fatality due to monkeypox; the samples of a 22-year-old man, a UAE …

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