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Delhi Records 1st Case Of Monkeypox With No Prior Travel History; 4th Case Of India
Delhi announced the first incidence of monkeypox in a 31-year-old guy with no travel history on July 24. This is the fourth case of monkeypox in India and the first without a travel history. The person has been hospitalized at Maulana Azad Medical College. He was brought to the hospital with a fever and skin problems. The patient, on the… read-more
Tags: Delhi, Monkeypox, India, travel history, Hospitalised
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EU Drug Control Agency Suggests Authorizing Use Of Smallpox Vaccine To Treat Monkeypox
The use of a smallpox vaccination to treat monkeypox was suggested for authorization on July 22 by the European Union's (EU) drug authority. Imvanex, a smallpox vaccine created by the Danish pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic, has been authorized in the EU since 2013 for the purpose of preventing smallpox. Due to smallpox and monkeypox viruses' similarities, it was also thought to be a viable vaccination for monkeypox.
Tags: European Union, Smallpox, Monkeypox, vaccine, medicine
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India's 3rd Confirmed Case Of Monkeypox Found In Mallapuram, Kerala
Monkeypox was detected in a 35-year-old man from Mallapuram in Kerala, making him the third confirmed case in India on July 22. Kerala Health Minister Veena George stated that he came from the UAE on July 6 and was hospitalized at Manjerry Medical College Hospital on July 13 with a fever. The minister also mentioned that his family and… read-more
Tags: Kerala, Monkeypox, third case, India, Mallapuram
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95% Monkeypox Cases Transmitted Through Sexual Activities: Study
A research paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine claimed that 95% of the Monkeypox cases have spread due to sexual activities. The study was done on 528 patients across 16 countries. The paper also claimed that new clinical signs such as single genital lesions were noted. As of July 22, Monkeypox virus has been detected across 71 countries, and 15,400 cases have been reported.
Tags: Monkeypox, Smallpox, Monkeypox Transmission, Sexual Activities, New England Journal of Medicine
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Kerala Reports Second Confirm Case Of Monkeypox: Veena George
In Kerala, the second case of monkeypox have been reported in Kerala, on July 18. A 31-year-old man, a native of Kannur, who arrived in Kerala from Dubai, last week is said to be positive for monkeypox, confirmed state Health Minister Veena George. This is the second Monkeypox case in Kerala, as well as India. The patient is admitted at the Pariyaram Medical College and is under a doctor's supervision.
Tags: Kerala Health Minister, Veena George, Monkeypox, Second Confirmed Case, Kerala
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Child Suspected Of Monkeypox Symptoms Tests Negative In Andhra Pradesh
Blood samples of a child, who was thought to have acquired monkeypox in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, have proven negative. Following the child's hospital admission at GGH hospital due to signs of monkeypox, the samples were forwarded to the National Institute of Virology in Pune. They had arrived in India from Saudi Arabia on July 16. His family was quarantined at home.
Tags: child, Monkeypox, Andhra Pradesh, Home Quarantine, negative report
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Russia Reports First Case Of Monkeypox Virus; Patient Recently Returned From Europe
Russia has officially detected its first of Monkeypox Virus, on July 12. Reportedly, the patient is a young male, who recently returned from Europe. Reportedly, the patient showed mild symptoms, which included a rash, and is now isolated. WHO in the last week of June, stated that Monkeypox outbreak is not a global health concern currently, however, to control further spread of the virus "intense response efforts" must be taken.
Tags: Monkeypox, Russia, Moscow, WHO, Smallpox
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Monkeypox: WHO Calls For 'Urgent Action', Says 'Cases Tripled In 2 Weeks'
WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Henri Kluge called for an "urgent action" against the Monkeypox outbreak, stating that cases have tripled in over past two weeks. He urged the governments to "scale up efforts to prevent Monkeypox from establishing itself". Reportedly, 31 countries have detected the Monkeypox virus so far. Meanwhile, Europe remains at the centre, sharing the highest risk.
Tags: Monkeypox, Endemic, WHO, Smallpox, Europe
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First Case Of Monkeypox Virus Detected In South Africa; Process Of Contact Tracing Underway
South Africa reported its first case of Monkeypox virus, joining the list of 40 other countries, on June 23. According to Health Minister Joe Phaahla, the patient is a 30-year-old male from Johannesburg, who has no travel history. Which means, he did not acquire it from outside South Africa. He further stated that a process of contact tracing has begun, to ensure the virus is contained.
Tags: South Africa, Joe Phaahla, Monkeypox, Contact tracing, Endemic
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Monkeypox Cases Around World Cross 1,000; US CDC Urges People To Take Extra Measures
The number of cases of monkeypox in the world has crossed 1,000, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Monkeypox has been reported in 29 countries. In response to the increasing number of cases, CDC raised its alert to level 2, advising individuals to "practice enhanced precautions." Officials believe monkeypox virus may be airborne for "short distances," therefore people in close proximity have been encouraged to wear… read-more
Tags: Monkeypox, US CDC, measures, Airborne, virus
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