Man Dies in First Known Fatal Case of the Alaskapox Virus

Alaska state health officials said that a man died last month of the virus, which occurs mostly in small mammals and causes lesions. There have been seven reported human cases since 2015.

Source: NYT Health - February 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jesus Jim énez Tags: Deaths (Fatalities) Tests (Medical) Viruses Alaska Kenai Peninsula (Alaska) Alaskapox Source Type: news