Dangerous Monkeypox Virus Strain Spreads Through Sex, Raises Fears of a Global Outbreak

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.29.2024 03:37 AM

A new monkeypox virus strain has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo which exhibits the ability to transmit more readily through sex. Check this article to learn more.

CDC, WHO Warn Risk of Mpox Resurgence This Spring, Summer; Here’s What To Do To Prevent It

05.23.2023 10:00 AM

WHO warns the public to take precautions due to the possibility of mpox resurgence. Read to know what to do to avoid the monkeypox outbreak.

FDA Warns Companies Selling Herbal Medication For Monkeypox; Experts Suggest Getting Mpox Treatment From Healthcare Providers

02.02.2023 09:03 AM

FDA issued warning letters to companies selling herbal and natural mpox treatments. Read the article to know why you should not just buy any medication for monkeypox.

Monkeypox Now Called Mpox To Destigmatize the Disease, WHO Declares

11.29.2022 05:07 AM

WHO declares that Mpox is now called "mpox" in order to reduce the stigma revolving around the virus. Know more about what fueled this decision.

CDC Reports 6,883 Monkeypox Cases, 173 Deaths in 13 African Countries: Current Global Outbreaks Still Do Not improve the Continent's State

10.28.2022 10:18 AM

There have been monkeypox cases reported in eight endemic and five non-endemic countries this year and has drastically increased during the outbreak. Read the article to learn more details.

Six Monkeypox-Related Deaths in the US Highlights the Ongoing Public Health Threat: Could the Country Eliminate the Virus?

10.24.2022 11:50 AM

Health departments in four US states announced monkeypox-related deaths, confirming six in total last week. Read the article to learn more about this story.

Monkeypox Vaccine: CDC Claims Efficacy; Vaccinated People Less Likely to Contract the Virus

09.30.2022 07:00 AM

Health officials announced that people who have had even just a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine are less likely to contract the virus. Read to know more.

Youngest Monkeypox Case Is an Infant under 2 Months from Florida, CDC Confirms

09.21.2022 08:00 AM

Florida health officials were notified of an infant less than two months old who developed a rash and cellulitis, testing positive for monkeypox. Read the article to learn more.

First Imported Monkeypox Case in China Recorded from Chongqing Municipality: Report

09.16.2022 23:06 PM

Mainland China reported its first case of the monkeypox virus from a patient overseas residing in the municipality of Chongqing. Read on the know the full story.

Monkeypox May Cause Neurological Problems Including Seizure

09.12.2022 08:30 AM

A study claims that aside from the scarring rashes, monkeypox patients can be prone to have neurological conditions, the research was based into 19 studies in different countries.

Monkeypox FAQs: Its Origin, Transmission, Treatment and Other Questions Answered

09.01.2022 11:00 AM

Monkeypox spreads fast across different countries. Because of this, many questions need answers from experts. Read to find out if such questions are addressed.

Italian Man Is First Patient to Simultaneously Get COVID-19, Monkeypox, HIV

08.30.2022 10:40 AM

An Italian man was reported to have tested positive for COVID-19, Monkeypox, and HIV viruses, all at the same time. How possible is this? Read to find out.

Monkeypox Patient's Crusted, Discolored Nose Rots After Doctor Misdiagnosed Pimple as Sunburn

08.19.2022 13:10 PM

Continue reading to learn about one of the most frightening cases of monkeypox ever documented: how it rotted a German's nose.

Health Officials Confirmed a Penn State University Student Tested Positive for Monkeypox

08.18.2022 22:10 PM

A Penn State University student tested positive for monkeypox. Because of this, university officials encourage students to protect themselves from the disease. To know more about the latest update, continue reading.

Experts Say Sexual Intercourse Is the Driving Factor for Monkeypox Transmission

08.18.2022 09:30 AM

A newly published essay cited three reasons why sexual intercourse drives monkeypox transmission. Continue reading to find out if these reasons are valid.

Man from Texas Shares Photos of How Monkeypox Develops in a Month, Snaps Show Spots Developing Into Huge Blisters

08.17.2022 23:31 PM

Monkeypox patients share what it feels like to be infected with the virus in videos shared on social media to let people know of their experiences. Read the article to know the full story.

CDC Updates Monkeypox Guidelines After the First Human-to-Dog Transmission Case Reported in France

08.16.2022 03:15 AM

The first monkeypox human-to-dog transmission is another hurdle in the recent disease outbreak that led the US Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention to update their guidance. Check it out in this article.

Monkeypox Human-to-Dog Transmission: 1st Case in Pet Confirmed 12 Days After Owners Exhibit Onset of Symptoms

08.15.2022 07:15 AM

A family pet, an Italian greyhound tested positive for the Monkeypox virus 12 days after its owner started exhibiting symptoms. Read to know more about it.

World Health Organization (WHO) Decides to Rename Monkeypox Genetic Clades to Avoid Stigmatization

08.14.2022 23:15 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) is holding an open forum to rename two clades of monkeypox after critics raised concerns about racist connotations. Read the article to learn more.

Monkeypox and COVID-19 Vaccine: Is There a Link Between the Two? Here’s What Experts Tell Us

08.11.2022 12:50 PM

Based on studies, the claim that monkeypox is a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine is false. Read to find out what the experts say about such a claim.

Children Could Have Been Exposed to Monkeypox After Child Care Employee in Rantoul Township, Champaign County Tests Positive

08.05.2022 21:53 PM

Chicago health officials confirmed that an employee in a child care center in Rantoul Township, Champaign County tested positive for monkeypox, so the kids could have been exposed to the virus. Read more to know the full story.