WHO plans to rename monkeypox as MPOX to destigmatise virus
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WHO plans to rename monkeypox as MPOX to destigmatise virus

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In an attempt to fight taboos related to monkeypox, the World Health Organization is planning to rename the virus, designating it as MPOX, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Monkeypox is a virus that originates in wild animals like rodents and primates, and occasionally jumps to people. Meanwhile, Animal-to-human transmission may occur by bite or scratch, bush meat preparation, direct contact with body fluids or lesion material, or indirect contact with lesion material, such as through contaminated bedding. Sometimes health workers are at risk due to prolonged and close exposure to treating the patient could lead to spread through droplets to skin contact as well and Immunocompromised people due to prolonged health complications.

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