Monkeypox as an emerging infectious disease: the ophthalmic implications
The 2022 outbreak of monkeypox is of worldwide significance. There has been a rapid escalation in case numbers despite efforts to contain it and the WHO has declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. To date, over 51 257 laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported, the majority in non-endemic countries, with 3279 in the UK. It is vital for ophthalmologists to understand this disease and the risk it poses. Human monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a double-stranded DNA virus in the Orthopoxvirus genus of the Poxviridae family. Other orthopoxviruses include variola (smallpox)...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - December 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, UKHSA (updated 20th December 2022)
Overview of the current mpox (monkeypox) outbreak in the UK.
20 December 2022Uploaded report and data for 20 December 2022.
13 December 2022Uploaded report and data for 13 December 2022 (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - December 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Monkeypox in a Young Infant -- Florida, 2022 Monkeypox in a Young Infant -- Florida, 2022
An infant who presented to the ED with a raised rash was later confirmed positive for the monkeypox virus.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, UKHSA (updated 13th December 2022)
Overview of the current mpox (monkeypox) outbreak in the UK.
13 December 2022Uploaded report and data for 13 December 2022
6 December 2022Added report and data for 6 December 2022, and date for final publication. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - December 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Care Personnel Exposures to Monkeypox Patients Health Care Personnel Exposures to Monkeypox Patients
The CDC recommends healthcare personnel utilize appropriate PPE when exposed to monkeypox patients, but this report shows adherence could be improved.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Monkeypox Outbreak in Spain: Clinical, Epidemiological Findings Monkeypox Outbreak in Spain: Clinical, Epidemiological Findings
This review documents the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of cases of monkeypox in the current outbreak, providing detailed description of various monkeypox lesions.The British Journal of Dermatology (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 12, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
Adaptation of Molecular Testing for Monkeypox Detection Adaptation of Molecular Testing for Monkeypox Detection
In the face of rising monkeypox cases, existing platforms for SARS-CoV-2 testing were quickly adapted to detect the virus.Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 12, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
Mpox (monkeypox) control: UK strategy 2022 to 2023
The UK strategy for mpox control 2022 to 2023 outlines the UK ' s 4 nation plan to continue reducing mpox transmission over the next 12 months. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - December 9, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Two Cases of Monkeypox-Associated Encephalomyelitis Two Cases of Monkeypox-Associated Encephalomyelitis
This report describes the details of two cases of encephalomyelitis, a neurologic complication associated with the monkeypox virus.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - December 9, 2022 Category: Pathology Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Safety Monitoring of JYNNEOS Vaccine During the 2022 Mpox Outbreak - United States, May 22-October 21, 2022
This report describes surveillance that supports the safety of the JYNNEOS vaccine for preventing mpox. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - December 8, 2022 Category: American Health Tags: MMWR Monkeypox Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Outbreaks Vaccines Source Type: news
Reduced Risk for Mpox After Receipt of 1 or 2 Doses of JYNNEOS Vaccine Compared with Risk Among Unvaccinated Persons - 43 U.S. Jurisdictions, July 31-October 1, 2022
This report describes a recent finding that mpox incidence among unvaccinated men aged 18-49 years was 10 times as high as vaccinated men who received both JYNNEOS doses. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - December 8, 2022 Category: American Health Tags: MMWR Monkeypox Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Vaccination Source Type: news
Clinical Use of Tecovirimat for Treatment of Monkeypox Clinical Use of Tecovirimat for Treatment of Monkeypox
Review the use of tecovirimat (Tpoxx), an antiviral approved by the FDA for treatment of smallpox, for treating monkeypox under an FDA-regulated Expanded Access Investigational New Drug mechanism.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 7, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
U.S. Plans to End Mpox Emergency Declaration in Two Months
With few new cases, the plan not to renew the emergency past Jan. 31 is an acknowledgment that the disease previously known as monkeypox has mostly been suppressed. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - December 3, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Noah Weiland Tags: Monkeypox Health and Human Services Department United States Politics and Government Becerra, Xavier Biden, Joseph R Jr Source Type: news
Biden administration will end monkeypox public health emergency
The Biden administration will end the monkeypox public health emergency as cases remain low, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said. - HHS does not expect to renew the declaration, first made in August, when it ends Jan. 31. - The administration used the emergency measure to…#hhs #becerra #xavierbecerra #cdc #centralafrica #centersfordiseasecontrolandpreventi #bidenharrisadministration #healthandhumanservices #healthandhumanservicesdepartment #worldhealthorganization (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 3, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biden administration poised to lift monkeypox emergency declaration
Fewer than 10 cases a day are being reported, compared with more than 450 in early August. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Fenit Nirappil Source Type: news
