Scientists monitor mpox virus mutations and human-to-human transmission, impacting vaccination strategies in Africa.

In the U.S., wastewater surveillance for public health became vital during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

Investigation of the Clade la strain of the virus circulation in Central Africa shows genetic mutations indicative of ...

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It’s not yet certain which animals are the natural carriers. But, based on the available evidence, it is thought to be ...

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 ...

British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged ...

Mpox, a viral infection that was previously known as monkeypox, is spread primarily through close contact with an infected ...

Congo reported fewer than 100 mpox cases last week, down from nearly 400 in July but infections have risen in Burundi and ...

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, drew global attention in 2022 during an outbreak that affected the U.S., Europe, Australia and many other countries. The virus comes in two distinct forms or "clades ...

Both mpox and acne may cause pimples. However, mpox can develop into blisters that can spread to other areas. Acne is a skin condition caused by bacteria, clogged pores, hormonal changes, and more ...