All monkeypox articles
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NewsVaccinating children for mpox would significantly reduce deaths in the DRC
Vaccinating children under five-years-old in endemic mpox regions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) would significantly reduce the number of deaths in the country, according to a new analysis.
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NewsMpox circulating at low numbers among gay and bisexual men who have sex with men
While mpox cases have sharply declined since the 2022 global outbreak, they continue to occur in the U.S. among gay and bisexual men who have sex with men (GBMSM), according to a new study.
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NewsSmallpox vaccine induces immunity against monkeypox infection in people living with HIV
Researchers have shown that intradermal vaccination with the JYNNEOS vaccine against smallpox is the best option to protect people living with HIV from contracting the monkeypox virus.
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FeaturesThe pandemic potential of poxvirus infections
What can the causes of ancient pandemics, smallpox and viral evolution tell us about future threats?
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NewsMonkeypox virus remains stable on surfaces for days
Researchers warn that it is extremely important to disinfect surfaces to decrease the risk of monkeypox in the event of an outbreak.
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NewsMonkeypox mutations cause virus to spread rapidly and dodge vaccines
Researchers at the University of Missouri have identified the specific mutations in the monkeypox virus that contribute to its continued infectiousness.
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NewsNew monkeypox study increases fear of potential escalation in central Africa
A new study of monkeypox infections in a remote area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) shows transmission rates rising closer to the point where outbreaks are likely to be larger and more frequent.
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NewsResearchers detect monkeypox virus in testes of macaque survivors
For the first time, scientists have detected monkeypox virus in the testes of macaques during the acute phase of infection, according to research published in Nature Microbiology.
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NewsResearchers identify compounds that inhibit monkeypox virus replication
Researchers from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine have developed a novel compound that soon could be used to protect against all tested poxviruses that cause human disease, including monkeypox.
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NewsClinical trial launched to evaluate antiviral drug for monkeypox
A clinical trial to evaluate the antiviral drug tecovirimat, also known as TPOXX, in adults and children with monkeypox has begun in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
