Which animals carry mpox? Our study identified African forest dwelling rodents as one source
It’s not yet certain which animals are the natural carriers. But, based on the available evidence, it is thought to be ...
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Africa CDC endorses first locally made mpox diagnostic test
(Bloomberg) -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has approved the first locally-made diagnostic test for ...
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Morocco's first PCR test for mpox endorsed by Africa CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, through its Diagnostic Advisory Committee (DAC), has recommended the ...
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Invest in ‘triple rapid’ tests to fight mpox, H5N1 bird flu, and beyond
No FDA-approved rapid tests exist that specifically test for H5N1, and the first near-point-of-care test for mpox was ...
Mpox Cases Plateau in Congo's Epicenter But Rise in Other Countries
Congo reported fewer than 100 mpox cases last week, down from nearly 400 in July but infections have risen in Burundi and ...
WHO says mpox cases in Congo's epicenter where the new variant was detected may be 'plateauing'
The World Health Organization says mpox cases in the region of Congo where a new and more infectious variant was first detected appear to be “plateauing,” even as the virus continues to increase in ...
More Mpox Mutations Further Raise Spread Risks, Africa CDC Says
Mpox strains are still mutating, further raising the risk of spread both in Africa and globally, Africa Centres for Disease ...
WHO convening emergency mpox meeting
The World Health Organization will convene a meeting later this month to determine whether the mpox outbreak occurring in ...
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WHO, Africa CDC strengthen Mpox vaccination in Nigeria, 16 other countries
The World Health Organisation and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have committed to guiding the ...
WHO to convene emergency meeting on mpox on Nov. 22
The World Health Organization will convene a meeting of its Emergency Committee next week to determine whether mpox remains a ...
Mpox spread slows slightly in Africa
The spread of mpox has slowed down slightly across Africa but the epidemic is not over, the African Union's health watchdog ...
U.K. Reports First Cluster Outside of Africa of New Mpox Variant
THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Four cases of the more infectious variant of mpox have been reported in the U.K., ...