Efficient Inactivation of Monkeypox Virus by WHO Efficient Inactivation of Monkeypox Virus by WHO
The World Health Organization has provided recommendations for alcohol-based hand rub solutions that effectively inactivate the Mpox virus.Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
Worldwide Epidemiology of Human Mpox Worldwide Epidemiology of Human Mpox
This paper traces the epidemiology of monkeypox from its first discovery in the DRC in 1970 through the current outbreak.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - April 3, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
Low Vaccination Rates Put U.S. at High Risk of New Mpox Outbreaks
FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 -- U.S. public health officials want high-risk individuals who haven’t been vaccinated for mpox— previously called monkeypox— to do so before a potential resurgence of the virus in the coming months.
That... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 31, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Ghana: Public Health Emergency Fund Needed to Achieve 'One Health'
[Ghanaian Times] At least, 1,469 individuals have died in multiple disease outbreaks that have plagued Ghana in the last two years. The diseases; COVID-19, Marburg virus disease (MVD), Monkeypox (Mpox) a nd Lassa fever (LF) have something in common. They are all zoonotic. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 31, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Characteristics of Mpox Cases From the Initial Outbreak Phase Characteristics of Mpox Cases From the Initial Outbreak Phase
This report provides epidemiologic profiles and clinical characteristics of monkeypox cases reported to the NYC Department of Health surveillance system in the early days of the current outbreak.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Monkeypox After Occupational Needlestick Injury From Pustule Monkeypox After Occupational Needlestick Injury From Pustule
This case highlights the potential transmission risk when utilizing sharp instruments to collect specimens for monkeypox testing.Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
Looking for Accurate Info on Mpox? Maybe Avoid TikTok
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 -- Don ’t rely on TikTok for accurate health information about mpox, the virus once known as monkeypox, a new study says.
An international group of researchers who watched and analyzed videos about mpox on the social media... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 15, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Monkeypox Detection in Different Clinical Specimen Types Monkeypox Detection in Different Clinical Specimen Types
What is the optimal source for monkeypox diagnostic specimen collection?Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
Monkeypox in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adults Monkeypox in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adults
This analysis found that the monkeypox outbreak has disproportionately affected transgender and gender-diverse adults, particularly among ethnic minorities.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - March 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Myocarditis Attributable to Monkeypox Virus Infection Myocarditis Attributable to Monkeypox Virus Infection
Two patients with confirmed monkeypox virus infection developed viral myocarditis, thought to be associated with the virus.Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
Reduced Risk for Mpox Risk After Receipt of JYNNEOS Vaccine Reduced Risk for Mpox Risk After Receipt of JYNNEOS Vaccine
Evidence in this CDC report indicates that JYNNEOS vaccination provides significant protection against monkeypox after two doses.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - March 3, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Safety of JYNNEOS Vaccine During the 2022 Mpox Outbreak Safety of JYNNEOS Vaccine During the 2022 Mpox Outbreak
The JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine has an excellent safety record and is not associated with serious adverse effects, according to this CDC report.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
With New Daily Monkeypox Cases Now in Single Digits, Can We Declare the Mission Accomplished?
Coordinating at-home testing for monkeypox may provide opportunities for clinical laboratories to add value for their physician clients Microbiologists and clinical laboratory managers who oversee medical laboratory tests for monkeypox (aka, mpox) will be interested to learn that, according to the US Centers of Disease Control (CDC), cases per day have dropped into the single […]
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Source: Dark Daily - February 24, 2023 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Jillia Schlingman Tags: International Laboratory News Laboratory Instruments & Laboratory Equipment Laboratory Pathology Laboratory Resources Laboratory Testing anatomic pathology and Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention CDC centers for disease control and prevention Source Type: news
Mpox Information Outreach Awardee Projects
NNLM Region 6 is excited to share the 3 awardees selected for the Mpox Information Outreach Award. This award will provide funding to organizations for the purpose of providing communities most at risk for mpox with high quality information about mpox. The award is intended to increase health equity through outreach and engagement.
What is mpox (previously referred to as Monkeypox*)? Mpox is a rare but potentially serious disease that is caused by the mpox virus. Mpox virus is from the same family of viruses as the smallpox virus. However, it less severe and transmissible than smallpox. Learn more about mpox, how it spread...
Source: The Cornflower - February 22, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog awards mpox Source Type: news
Mpox Can Be Fatal for People With Advanced HIV
Researchers report the mpox virus (formerly known as monkeypox) often causes severe illness and death in those with advanced HIV infection that is not under control. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
