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Monkeypox viruses can be inactivated by two who-recommended hand disinfectants

People in many countries are contracting monkeypox, even though they have not travelled to any regions where the virus is mainly circulating.

22 Nov 2022

Rutgers scientists develop new approach to effectively shut down viral infections

Rutgers scientists have developed a new approach to stopping viral infections: a so-called live-attenuated, replication-defective DNA virus vaccine that uses a compound known as centanamycin to generate an altered virus for vaccine development.

20 Nov 2022

The serial interval and incubation period for symptom and rash onset for monkeypox virus infection during the current US outbreak

Researchers estimated the serial interval and incubation period of monkeypox virus (MPXV) infections for the 2022 disease outbreak in the United States (US).

1 Nov 2022

Study explores the stability of monkeypox viral DNA in various body fluid samples

Researchers used laboratory diagnostic testing data of monkeypox cases and performed. They performed mathematical modeling to predict how long monkeypox viral deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) remains detectable in different body fluid samples.

24 Oct 2022

UK hospital study explores whether monkeypox can be transmitted through aerosolized droplets and fomites

Researchers conducted an observational study to determine environmental contamination with the monkeypox virus in the hospital isolation rooms of monkeypox patients to understand potential exposures to healthcare workers.

20 Oct 2022

Antimicrobial coating reduces spread of SARS-CoV-2 on public transport

The antiviral efficacy of a quaternary ammonium compound-based antimicrobial coating for public transport.

18 Oct 2022

Clinical trial to evaluate antiviral drug for monkeypox begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A clinical trial to evaluate the antiviral drug tecovirimat, also known as TPOXX, in adults and children with monkeypox has begun in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

12 Oct 2022

The role of wastewater surveillance for monitoring monkeypox

A new study reviews the advantages and current challenges associated with wastewater-based surveillance of MPXV.

10 Oct 2022

French study reports growing evidence of sexual activity-linked transmission of monkeypox

In a new study, researchers described patients with monkeypox virus (MPXV) infection.

3 Oct 2022

How smallpox and monkeypox viruses affect the nervous system

A recent study provides an overview of existing literature on the complications of infection with both smallpox and monkeypox virus.

25 Sep 2022

Uganda confirms seven cases of Ebola and one death

Health authorities in Uganda have recently announced an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Mubende District, Uganda.

22 Sep 2022

Study suggests healthcare personnel have a low risk of developing monkeypox when exposed to infected patients

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has determined how health care personnel (HCP) are affected when exposed to the monkeypox virus and published their findings in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

20 Sep 2022

Survey highlights increase in the public's knowledge about monkeypox

The public's knowledge about monkeypox has increased rapidly in recent weeks though misconceptions and uncertainty persist, and over a quarter of Americans say they are not likely to get vaccinated against monkeypox if they're exposed to it, according to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) survey.

15 Sep 2022

Body Fluids News and Research

Monkeypox viruses can be inactivated by two who-recommended hand disinfectants

Rutgers scientists develop new approach to effectively shut down viral infections

The serial interval and incubation period for symptom and rash onset for monkeypox virus infection during the current US outbreak

Study explores the stability of monkeypox viral DNA in various body fluid samples

UK hospital study explores whether monkeypox can be transmitted through aerosolized droplets and fomites

Antimicrobial coating reduces spread of SARS-CoV-2 on public transport

Clinical trial to evaluate antiviral drug for monkeypox begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The role of wastewater surveillance for monitoring monkeypox

French study reports growing evidence of sexual activity-linked transmission of monkeypox

How smallpox and monkeypox viruses affect the nervous system

Uganda confirms seven cases of Ebola and one death

Study suggests healthcare personnel have a low risk of developing monkeypox when exposed to infected patients

Survey highlights increase in the public's knowledge about monkeypox

Phase 3 clinical trial commences to evaluate antiviral for monkeypox

Clinical trial begins evaluating alternative strategies to administer the JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine

Techniques used for SARS-CoV-2 detection in body fluids

The most recent evidence about phylogenesis, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment for monkeypox

Virtual screening and molecular dynamics explore potential repurposed drugs against monkeypox virus

Dentists need to be aware of and alert to oral monkeypox symptomology, warn experts

Researchers provide comprehensive review of human monkeypox infections

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