Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

WHO: Monkeypox won't turn into pandemic, but many unknowns

The World Health Organization's top monkeypox expert said she doesn't expect the hundreds of cases reported to date to turn into another pandemic, but acknowledged there are still many unknowns about the disease, including ...

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Spain reports 2nd death from monkeypox

Spain reported Saturday a second death in as many days from monkeypox. These are believed to be the first confirmed fatalities from the disease in Europe since its recent spread beyond Africa.

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Argentina reports 2 cases of monkeypox

Argentina reported two cases of the monkeypox virus on Friday in men who had recently arrived from Spain, marking the first time the presence of the virus has been confirmed in Latin America during this latest outbreak.

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WHO Europe expects more monkeypox-related deaths

The World Health Organization's European office said Saturday that more monkeypox-related deaths can be expected, following reports of the first fatalities outside Africa, while stressing that severe complications were still ...

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Community transmission of monkeypox

Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be transmitted between animals and humans via direct or indirect contacts. Following the eradication of smallpox and the end of universal smallpox vaccination, monkeypox ...

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France confirms 51 monkeypox cases

France has detected 51 cases of monkeypox, French health authorities said Friday, as the number of confirmed infections worldwide rises.

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