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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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"New Variant": 171 Confirmed Mpox Cases Recorded In This Nation
Burundi has confirmed 171 cases of mpox, the health minister said on Thursday, following confirmation of the first cases in the country last month.
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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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Centre Closely Monitoring Mpox Situation, No New Cases Reported In India
The government on Saturday said they are closely monitoring the global monkeypox situation, and preparedness and cautionary measures are being put in place to prevent and control the spread of the disease.
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Mpox Outbreak Could Soon Turn Into The Next Global Pandemic. Know More
The mpox outbreak in Africa is yet another example of how infectious diseases perceived to be "someone elses problem", and affecting mainly poor, developing countries, may suddenly pose unexpected global threats.
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Mpox Case: Understanding Monkeypox And Prevention Tips
Monkey Pox Disease: This article will provide an overview of mpox, its symptoms, transmission methods, and essential prevention tips to stay safe.
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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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2 Dead In Karnataka From 'Monkey Fever', Health Officials Review Precautionary Measures
Amid an increase in the number of KFD cases and two deaths, Karnataka's Health and Family Welfare Commissioner D Randeep on Saturday visited Shivamogga and held meetings with health officials.
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31 Monkey Fever Cases Reported In Karnataka In Last 15 Days
Thirty-one cases of monkey fever have been reported from Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district in the last 15 days, health officials said on Friday.
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Task Force Soon To Give Guidance To Centre On Tackling Monkeypox: Report
A task force on monkeypox will be constituted to provide guidance to the government on expansion of diagnostic facilities and explore emerging trends related to vaccination for the disease, official sources said today.
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Moderna Vaccine Protects 16 Monkeys, Faces Bigger Test On 30,000 Humans
Moderna Inc.'s vaccine candidate against Covid-19 protected against the virus in a trial that inoculated 16 monkeys, an encouraging step on the path to a defense for humans against the pandemic.
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Gilead's Drug Prevents Lung Damage In COVID-19 Study On Monkeys: Report
Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug, remdesivir, prevented lung disease in macaque monkeys infected with the new coronavirus, a study published in medical journal Nature showed on Tuesday.
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Scientists Seek Surveillance Of Western Ghats To Rein In Mystery Disease
Scientists investigating the rise in cases of the mysterious Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) or 'monkey disease', which has killed over 300 people in recent years, mostly across the Western Ghats in Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka, have sought detailed surveillance of the forested region and a holistic approach to tackle the viral haemorrhagic fever.
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China Clones Five Gene-Edited Monkeys For Sleep Disorder Research
Scientists in China have cloned five monkeys after editing genes to induce several human diseases like Alzheimer''s that they claim will help in medical research, an advance which is likely to raise fresh ethical concerns about gene-editing.
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3 Dead In Karnataka From 'Monkey Fever', Vaccination Underway
At least 15 people in Karnataka's Shivvamogga district have tested positive for the Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) also known as "monkey fever", triggering panic among residents.
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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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"New Variant": 171 Confirmed Mpox Cases Recorded In This Nation
Burundi has confirmed 171 cases of mpox, the health minister said on Thursday, following confirmation of the first cases in the country last month.
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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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Centre Closely Monitoring Mpox Situation, No New Cases Reported In India
The government on Saturday said they are closely monitoring the global monkeypox situation, and preparedness and cautionary measures are being put in place to prevent and control the spread of the disease.
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Mpox Outbreak Could Soon Turn Into The Next Global Pandemic. Know More
The mpox outbreak in Africa is yet another example of how infectious diseases perceived to be "someone elses problem", and affecting mainly poor, developing countries, may suddenly pose unexpected global threats.
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Mpox Case: Understanding Monkeypox And Prevention Tips
Monkey Pox Disease: This article will provide an overview of mpox, its symptoms, transmission methods, and essential prevention tips to stay safe.
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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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2 Dead In Karnataka From 'Monkey Fever', Health Officials Review Precautionary Measures
Amid an increase in the number of KFD cases and two deaths, Karnataka's Health and Family Welfare Commissioner D Randeep on Saturday visited Shivamogga and held meetings with health officials.
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31 Monkey Fever Cases Reported In Karnataka In Last 15 Days
Thirty-one cases of monkey fever have been reported from Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district in the last 15 days, health officials said on Friday.
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Task Force Soon To Give Guidance To Centre On Tackling Monkeypox: Report
A task force on monkeypox will be constituted to provide guidance to the government on expansion of diagnostic facilities and explore emerging trends related to vaccination for the disease, official sources said today.
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Moderna Vaccine Protects 16 Monkeys, Faces Bigger Test On 30,000 Humans
Moderna Inc.'s vaccine candidate against Covid-19 protected against the virus in a trial that inoculated 16 monkeys, an encouraging step on the path to a defense for humans against the pandemic.
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Gilead's Drug Prevents Lung Damage In COVID-19 Study On Monkeys: Report
Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug, remdesivir, prevented lung disease in macaque monkeys infected with the new coronavirus, a study published in medical journal Nature showed on Tuesday.
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Scientists Seek Surveillance Of Western Ghats To Rein In Mystery Disease
Scientists investigating the rise in cases of the mysterious Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) or 'monkey disease', which has killed over 300 people in recent years, mostly across the Western Ghats in Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka, have sought detailed surveillance of the forested region and a holistic approach to tackle the viral haemorrhagic fever.
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China Clones Five Gene-Edited Monkeys For Sleep Disorder Research
Scientists in China have cloned five monkeys after editing genes to induce several human diseases like Alzheimer''s that they claim will help in medical research, an advance which is likely to raise fresh ethical concerns about gene-editing.
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3 Dead In Karnataka From 'Monkey Fever', Vaccination Underway
At least 15 people in Karnataka's Shivvamogga district have tested positive for the Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) also known as "monkey fever", triggering panic among residents.
