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Vaccinia virus-based vaccines mount a robust immune response against the monkeypox virus

New research has suggested that recommended vaccinia virus (VACV)-based vaccines will mount a robust immune response against the monkeypox virus observed in the current outbreak (MPXV-2022).

12 Sep 2022

A new monkeypox vaccine is needed to prevent global transmission

In a recent study published in the journal Vaccines, scientists reviewed all relevant literature to find the available vaccines and therapeutics to prevent MPV.

11 Sep 2022

ACTG announces the initiation of trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of monkeypox treatment

The AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG), the largest global HIV research network, which expanded its focus to conduct research into COVID-19, today announced the initiation of STOMP (Study of Tecovirimat for Human Monkeypox Virus), or A5418, a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of tecovirimat for the treatment of human monkeypox.

9 Sep 2022

Phase 3 clinical trial commences to evaluate antiviral for monkeypox

A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the antiviral tecovirimat, also known as TPOXX, is now enrolling adults and children with monkeypox infection in the United States.

9 Sep 2022

Monkeypox can sometimes lead to encephalitis, confusion or seizures

Monkeypox can sometimes lead to neurological complications such as encephalitis (brain inflammation), confusion or seizures, finds a new review of evidence led by a UCL researcher.

9 Sep 2022

Using wastewater-based epidemiology to monitor monkeypox

Monkeypox, a virus that causes painful rashes and flu-like symptoms, is spreading rapidly throughout many parts of the world, including the U.S. To get a fast understanding of how the virus is moving through communities, researchers reporting in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology Letters suggest turning to wastewater epidemiology.

8 Sep 2022

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

A clinical trial evaluating alternative strategies for administering the JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine to increase the number of available doses has begun enrolling adult volunteers.

8 Sep 2022

Researchers review the epidemiology, clinical character, treatment, and prevention of human monkeypox

Researchers reviewed the epidemiology, clinical character, treatment, and prevention of human monkeypox.

8 Sep 2022

York University secures CAD7.25 million grant to help tackle emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases

At a time when the risk of emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases (ERIDs) is increasing, an international team led by York University successfully competed to receive a CAD7.25 million grant from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to help tackle the issue.

7 Sep 2022

Study indicates that HIV-infected and uninfected patients have similar monkeypox illness outcomes

In a recent study published in the journal HIV Medicine, German researchers evaluated the clinical characteristics of Monkeypox virus (MPXV) infections in people with and without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

7 Sep 2022

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

Mpox News and Research

Latest Mpox News and Research

Vaccinia virus-based vaccines mount a robust immune response against the monkeypox virus

A new monkeypox vaccine is needed to prevent global transmission

ACTG announces the initiation of trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of monkeypox treatment

Phase 3 clinical trial commences to evaluate antiviral for monkeypox

Monkeypox can sometimes lead to encephalitis, confusion or seizures

Using wastewater-based epidemiology to monitor monkeypox

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

Researchers review the epidemiology, clinical character, treatment, and prevention of human monkeypox

York University secures CAD7.25 million grant to help tackle emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases

Study indicates that HIV-infected and uninfected patients have similar monkeypox illness outcomes

DNA levels of monkeypox correlate with virus infectivity

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

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

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

Neurological manifestations associated with monkeypox infection

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

Monkeypox infection causing acute myocarditis - case report

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

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

Case study shows potential to develop myocarditis following monkeypox infection

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