More Evidence of Monkeypox Spread Before Symptoms Appear
(MedPage Today) -- There could be significant monkeypox transmission before symptoms appear, making it tougher to get infected people into timely quarantine, according to an observational study.
An analysis of contact-tracing data from the U.K... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - November 3, 2022 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Study finds evidence of ‘considerable’ presymptomatic spread of monkeypox
Research could help explain how virus got so out of control this year, while also refining efforts to combat itBritish researchers have identified evidence of “considerable” transmission of monkeypox in the few days before symptoms of the virus emerge.If replicated, the finding would upend received wisdom about how the virus spreads. It could help explain how monkeypox, which causes sometimes excruciatingly painful lesions, got so out of control this year, while also refining efforts to combat it.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 2, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Benjamin Ryan in New York Tags: Monkeypox Infectious diseases Science Medical research Source Type: news
Prevention and Treatment of Monkeypox in Persons With HIV Prevention and Treatment of Monkeypox in Persons With HIV
Review CDC ' s clinical recommendations for monkeypox in persons with HIV infection, including pre-exposure and postexposure prophylaxis and antiviral treatment with tecovirimat.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - November 2, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Monkeypox Outbreak Subsides in US, Europe, But Public Health Concerns Remain
Experts cite high vaccination rates and behavioral changes among at-risk groups, but warn about complacency; clinical laboratories should remain vigilant In July, Scott Gottlieb, MD, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from May 2017 to April 2019, wrote an op-ed in The New York Times titled, “Monkeypox Is About to Become the […]
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Source: Dark Daily - November 2, 2022 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Jillia Schlingman Tags: International Laboratory News Laboratory Management and Operations Laboratory Pathology Laboratory Resources Laboratory Testing ABC News anatomic pathology CDC centers for disease control and prevention clinical laboratory Columbia Uni Source Type: news
Africa: Third Meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee Regarding the Multi-Country Outbreak of Monkeypox
[WHO] The WHO Director-General transmits the report of the third meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee regarding the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox, held on Thursday, 20 October 2022, from 12:00 to 17:00 CEST. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - November 2, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
House members probe 'risky' virus research after scientists tried to create hybrid monkeypox strain
Three leading Republicans are calling to probe NIH monkeypox experiments, and want the NIH team to answer 12 key questions about the approval the research received and its value. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
When Monkey Pox Collides With Strained Public Health Systems When Monkey Pox Collides With Strained Public Health Systems
In Nevada, local health officials are assessing the threat of monkeypox, but their response may be hampered by historically limited public health infrastructure worn thin by the COVID-19 pandemic.Kaiser Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - November 1, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
California Should Invest in Harm Reduction to Combat Monkeypox California Should Invest in Harm Reduction to Combat Monkeypox
One clear way to reduce monkeypox transmission is through harm reduction programs aimed at substance users, but funding is at risk.Medscape Public Health (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - October 31, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Public Health & Prevention Commentary Source Type: news
These Are the Data Docs Need to Tackle Monkeypox These Are the Data Docs Need to Tackle Monkeypox
With burnout increasing among frontline providers, how can we enable effective patient care as we continue to battle new infectious diseases?Medscape Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - October 31, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Expert Column Source Type: news
Epidemiologic and Clinical Characteristics of Monkeypox Cases Epidemiologic and Clinical Characteristics of Monkeypox Cases
Current findings indicate that community transmission of monkeypox is widespread and is disproportionately affecting gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - October 31, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
More jabs needed to halt second wave of monkeypox despite number of infections falling
Just over half of those eligible for the jab, which provides strong protection against the painful blistering disease, have come forward. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Monkeypox ICU Stay, Deaths More Common With Uncontrolled HIV Monkeypox ICU Stay, Deaths More Common With Uncontrolled HIV
"All sexually active patients with suspected monkeypox should be simultaneously tested for HIV."Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - October 28, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Manifestations of Hospitalization With Severe Monkeypox Described
THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 -- Most patients hospitalized with severe manifestations of monkeypox have HIV infection, according to research published in the Oct. 26 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 27, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
For Those With HIV or Weak Immune Systems, Monkeypox Can Be Fatal: US Study For Those With HIV or Weak Immune Systems, Monkeypox Can Be Fatal: US Study
People with severely weakened immune systems, such as those infected with HIV, can experience severe symptoms and even die from a monkeypox infection, according to a US study released on Wednesday.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - October 27, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: HIV/AIDS News Source Type: news
Receipt of First and Second Doses of JYNNEOS Vaccine for Prevention of Monkeypox - United States, May 22-October 10, 2022
This report describes the demographics of recipients who received the JYNNEOS vaccine to prevent Monkeypox. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - October 27, 2022 Category: American Health Tags: MMWR Monkeypox Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Race and Ethnicity Vaccination Vaccines Source Type: news
