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DNA levels of monkeypox correlate with virus infectivity

Scientists test clinical samples of MPXV patients to determine the relationship between the MPXV DNA copies and infectious status.

6 Sep 2022

The virology, epidemiology, transmission, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies associated with monkeypox

Scientists have described the epidemiology, transmission, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive strategies of monkeypox infection among humans.

6 Sep 2022

Meet Mary Wakefield, the nurse administrator tasked with revamping the CDC

It’s been a rough couple of years for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Facing a barrage of criticism for repeatedly mishandling its response to the covid-19 pandemic and more recently monkeypox, the agency has acknowledged it failed and needs to change.

6 Sep 2022

The existing molecular variance levels in haplotypes of the interferon-alpha-beta receptor gene in Orthopoxviruses

Researchers performed an analysis of molecular variance in 59 haplotypes of the IFNAR gene, departing from monkeypox virus, camelpox virus, buffalopox virus, ectromelia virus, cowpox virus, rabbitpox virus, variola virus, and vaccinia virus.

6 Sep 2022

Neurological manifestations associated with monkeypox infection

A new study presents current information regarding the neurological presentations and complications of monkeypox infection.

5 Sep 2022

Impact of vaccinia virus-based vaccines on the 2022 monkeypox virus outbreak

A new study published in the Viruses journal aimed to investigate the cross-reactivity of VACV-based vaccines against the MPXV viruses responsible for the 2022 outbreak.

5 Sep 2022

Monkeypox infection causing acute myocarditis - case report

A recent case report published in the journal JACC Case Reports indicated that monkeypox infection might be associated with acute myocarditis or heart muscle inflammation.

5 Sep 2022

Hand, foot and mouth disease afflicting children hyped up as 'tomato flu'

Leading clinicians and medical researchers in India say they are aghast at the media reports that portray hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) — a common, relatively mild, viral infection afflicting children — as caused by a new virus responsible for what is dubbed as 'tomato flu'.

5 Sep 2022

Cellulitis, a deep bacterial infection of the skin, as a monkeypox complication

Researchers described two cases of human monkeypox and deep skin infection.

5 Sep 2022

Case study shows potential to develop myocarditis following monkeypox infection

A 31-year-old male with confirmed monkeypox infection developed acute myocarditis approximately one week following the onset of monkeypox symptoms, according to a case study published today in JACC: Case Reports.

2 Sep 2022

Globalization and cessation of smallpox vaccination are influencing monkeypox spread

A recent review by Barbara S. Schnierle of the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, Germany, and published in the journal Viruses summarized the existing knowledge about MPXV, the disease it causes, and the strategies to curb its spread.

1 Sep 2022

Symptoms of monkeypox may not always be evident

A recently published article in the journal JAMA Medical News & Perspectives has stated that some monkeypox infections may be asymptomatic or very mildly symptomatic and, thus, can easily remain unnoticed.

1 Sep 2022

New case study provides comprehensive characterization and follow-up of monkeypox infection

In a recent monkeypox case in Sweden, scientists focused on clinical symptoms, viral kinetics, and microbial diagnostics.

31 Aug 2022

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

A new review sheds light on the origins of this virus and recently acquired knowledge about its disease mechanism and the preventive and therapeutic measures appropriate in this situation.

31 Aug 2022

Does Langya virus pose a spillover threat?

Researchers assess the potential impact of the Langya virus, its current risk, and what measures might help to contain this virus.

30 Aug 2022

UK survey reveals outlook of the public towards health information circulating during the 2022 monkeypox virus outbreak

In new research, researchers explored the understanding and acceptance of public health messages about the monkeypox virus (MPXV) in the United Kingdom (UK).

30 Aug 2022

Outlook towards Monkeypox vaccination in healthcare workers of France and Belgium

In a new study, researchers performed a cross-sectional study to evaluate the outlook of healthcare workers (HCWs) of France and Belgium towards Monkeypox virus (MPXV) vaccination.

30 Aug 2022

Men who have sex with men adopting protective measures against monkeypox virus

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published the results of a survey specific to monkeypox virus (MPV) infection associated with the American Men's Internet Survey (AMIS) in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

29 Aug 2022

Gay, and bisexual men changing sexual behavior to reduce risk of monkeypox

A study conducted by scientists from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that reducing one-time sexual partnerships among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men can significantly reduce the transmission of the monkeypox virus.

29 Aug 2022