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Sewage Surveillance Might Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance, New Study Reveals
Sewage surveillance is emerging as a crucial method in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to new research from Virginia Tech. Published in Nature Water, the study demonstrates that monitoring wastewater provides a more efficient and comprehensive approach to tracking antibiotic-resistant bacteria than testing individuals. This meth...
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Deadly Mpox Outbreak Strikes US Prison, Infecting Multiple Inmates
The virus, which spreads primarily through close physical contact, has now been detected in an Iowa prison, raising concerns about containment within high-risk environments.
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How This Mpox Outbreak Is Different, According To Experts
The World Health Organization declared the last mpox global emergency over in May 2023. And just over a year later, here we are again.
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Philippines Confirms 2 New Mpox Cases, Says They Are "Milder Variant"
The Philippines has confirmed two more mpox virus infections of the milder clade 2 variety, its health ministry said Monday, bringing the number of active cases to three.
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"So Painful I Couldn't Sleep": African Man Shares Horrifying Symptoms Of Mpox
"I had a friend who had blisters. I think I got it from him. I did not know it was Mpox," the man said.
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A List Of Countries With Confirmed Cases Of New Mpox Variant
The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighbouring countries.
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"Maximum Alert" In Gabon After First Case Of Mpox Detected
Gabon has reported its first case of mpox in a man who had returned from a trip to Uganda, its health ministry said. Cases of the infectious disease, formerly known as monkeypox, have been surging in East Africa, but have also been detected in Asia.
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Microplastics Invade Human Brains, Researchers Call For Global Emergency
The global use of plastic has led to severe environmental contamination, with microplastics now found in air, water, soil, food, and human organs, including the brain.
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Asia's 1st Known Case Of New Deadlier Mpox Strain Confirmed In Thailand
Asia's first known case of a new, deadlier Mpox virus strain has been confirmed in Thailand. The patient who has been tested positive for the new strain landed in Bangkok on August 14.
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AIIMS Issues Protocol For Handling Mpox Patients As Cases Rise Globally
The All India Institute for Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has issued a protocol for handling suspected mpox cases in India as the World Health Organization declares the disease as a public health emergency of international concern.
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Full List Of Countries With Confirmed Cases Of New Mpox Variant
The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighbouring countries.
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Monkeypox Cases Rising: How Worried Should You Be - 10 Points
The World Health Organization has declared that an outbreak of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, represents a global health emergency for the second time in two years. Mpox causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions.
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Mpox New Strain Reported in Sweden, Marks the First Case Outside of Africa
Sweden has reported its first case of clade 1 mpox, a more severe variant of the virus, previously confined to Africa. This announcement follows the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of the mpox outbreak in Africa as a global health emergency. Clade 1, in contrast to clade 2, which caused the global outbreak from 2022 to 2023, is known ...
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More Mpox Cases Likely To Hit Europe Soon, Says WHO
The World Health Organization said more imported Clade 1 mpox cases were likely to be confirmed in Europe soon, after Sweden on Thursday announced the first such case outside Africa.
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Sweden Confirms 1st Case Of "More Grave" Type Of Mpox Virus
Sweden said on Thursday it had confirmed a first case of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact.
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Sewage Surveillance Might Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance, New Study Reveals
Sewage surveillance is emerging as a crucial method in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to new research from Virginia Tech. Published in Nature Water, the study demonstrates that monitoring wastewater provides a more efficient and comprehensive approach to tracking antibiotic-resistant bacteria than testing individuals. This meth...
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Deadly Mpox Outbreak Strikes US Prison, Infecting Multiple Inmates
The virus, which spreads primarily through close physical contact, has now been detected in an Iowa prison, raising concerns about containment within high-risk environments.
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How This Mpox Outbreak Is Different, According To Experts
The World Health Organization declared the last mpox global emergency over in May 2023. And just over a year later, here we are again.
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Philippines Confirms 2 New Mpox Cases, Says They Are "Milder Variant"
The Philippines has confirmed two more mpox virus infections of the milder clade 2 variety, its health ministry said Monday, bringing the number of active cases to three.
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"So Painful I Couldn't Sleep": African Man Shares Horrifying Symptoms Of Mpox
"I had a friend who had blisters. I think I got it from him. I did not know it was Mpox," the man said.
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A List Of Countries With Confirmed Cases Of New Mpox Variant
The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighbouring countries.
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"Maximum Alert" In Gabon After First Case Of Mpox Detected
Gabon has reported its first case of mpox in a man who had returned from a trip to Uganda, its health ministry said. Cases of the infectious disease, formerly known as monkeypox, have been surging in East Africa, but have also been detected in Asia.
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Microplastics Invade Human Brains, Researchers Call For Global Emergency
The global use of plastic has led to severe environmental contamination, with microplastics now found in air, water, soil, food, and human organs, including the brain.
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Asia's 1st Known Case Of New Deadlier Mpox Strain Confirmed In Thailand
Asia's first known case of a new, deadlier Mpox virus strain has been confirmed in Thailand. The patient who has been tested positive for the new strain landed in Bangkok on August 14.
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AIIMS Issues Protocol For Handling Mpox Patients As Cases Rise Globally
The All India Institute for Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has issued a protocol for handling suspected mpox cases in India as the World Health Organization declares the disease as a public health emergency of international concern.
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Full List Of Countries With Confirmed Cases Of New Mpox Variant
The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighbouring countries.
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Monkeypox Cases Rising: How Worried Should You Be - 10 Points
The World Health Organization has declared that an outbreak of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, represents a global health emergency for the second time in two years. Mpox causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions.
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Mpox New Strain Reported in Sweden, Marks the First Case Outside of Africa
Sweden has reported its first case of clade 1 mpox, a more severe variant of the virus, previously confined to Africa. This announcement follows the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of the mpox outbreak in Africa as a global health emergency. Clade 1, in contrast to clade 2, which caused the global outbreak from 2022 to 2023, is known ...
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More Mpox Cases Likely To Hit Europe Soon, Says WHO
The World Health Organization said more imported Clade 1 mpox cases were likely to be confirmed in Europe soon, after Sweden on Thursday announced the first such case outside Africa.
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Sweden Confirms 1st Case Of "More Grave" Type Of Mpox Virus
Sweden said on Thursday it had confirmed a first case of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact.
