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Monkeypox

A new sectiona dedicated to Monkeypox, a viral disease that is now fast spreading globally.
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 20, 2024  2 days ago
Medical News: A new study has highlighted that despite vaccinations, individuals engaging in high-risk behaviors remain vulnerable to contracting Mpox (Monkeypox), particularly during outbreaks. Researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Rush University Medical Center, and several other institutions conducted the inve...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 17, 2024  6 days ago
Medical News: The New Strain of Mpox Makes Its First Appearance in the United States California health officials have reported the first confirmed case of the Mpox Clade 1b strain in the United States. The patient, who recently traveled to Eastern Africa - a region currently grappling with an outbreak of this particular strain - was diagnosed in San Mateo County, near San Francisco. https://www....
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 11, 2024  11 days ago
Medical News: In an alarming revelation, scientists have observed an unusual phenomenon with Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) virus clade 1b, which is responsible for the latest outbreak. Researchers from Auxergen Inc. in Baltimore, USA; Auxergen Srl at Tecnopolis Science and Technology Park, Italy; Kaohsiung Municipal United Hospital, Taiwan; and Kaohsiung City Government Health Bureau, Taiwa...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 11, 2024  12 days ago
Medical News: The mpox virus (MPXV), once known primarily as a rare zoonotic disease, has surged in global attention and public health concern since the outbreak in 2022. Previously contained within certain African regions, the virus has now crossed continents, infecting thousands globally. This surge led to the declaration of mpox as a public health emergency, emphasizing the virus’s potent...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 05, 2024  18 days ago
Medical News: Rising Mpox Cases in the UK The United Kingdom has reported two more cases of a potentially deadly variant of mpox, a viral disease known for causing high fever, severe rash, and, in some cases, death. These additional cases, identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), were found among household contacts of the country’s first confirmed case, raising the total number o...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  20 days ago
Medical News: Researchers Uncover Key Antiviral Mechanism In an exciting new development, scientists from various esteemed institutions have discovered a promising new approach to fighting the monkeypox virus (MPXV). The breakthrough, spearheaded by researchers from the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry at the Chinese Academy of Sciences-China, the University of Science and Technology of C...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 31, 2024  23 days ago
Medical News: First Detection of New Mpox Variant in the UK The United Kingdom has recently reported its first case of the mpox variant Clade Ib, a strain that is causing significant concern in parts of Africa due to its increased ability to spread from person to person. Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, had already been declared a global health emergency after recent outbreaks. This new variant...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 26, 2024  28 days ago
Medical News: In recent years, the Mpox virus (MPXV) has gained global attention, especially due to its troubling spread and impact. Known for causing fever, headache, and skin rashes, it also leads to gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain. This study explores the virus's effect on the GI system by analyzing gene expression in colon cells, with a fo...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 23, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: The CEO of the Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche, Thomas Schinecker, has raised alarms about the possibility of underreported cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) across Europe. Speaking during a recent company earnings call, Schinecker indicated that the actual number of mpox cases in Europe might be far higher than what official reports suggest. https://www.reuters.com/world...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 22, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Researchers discover how a protein modification boosts the body's immune response to viral infections. Researchers from the Nanjing Medical University in China have made an important discovery that could improve how we fight certain viral infections. A recent study led by teams from the Department of Gynecology at the Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital and the Depar...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 22, 2024  1 month ago
AI in Medicine: A New Approach to Monkeypox Treatment Researchers from the Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences in Iran and Kimia Zist Parsian Pharmaceutical Company have developed a promising new tool to combat the Monkeypox (Mpox) virus, which has posed significant global health risks. The study uses advanced machine learning and deep learning to identify existing antiviral drugs th...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 21, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Australia is currently witnessing a significant surge in Mpox cases, particularly in the states of Victoria and New South Wales (NSW), leading to the hospitalization of 48 people over the past six months. The viral outbreak, which initially emerged in 2022, has escalated, with health officials sounding the alarm and urging immediate preventive action. Mpox Causes 48 Individuals ...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 18, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Queensland Faces Unlinked Mpox Cases as Authorities Urge Vaccination The state of Queensland, Australia, is currently grappling with a concerning rise in community transmissions of Mpox, a viral disease formerly known as monkeypox. As of October 16, 2024, the Communicable Diseases Branch has reported a spike in locally acquired cases, raising alarms among health authorities. A total...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 16, 2024  1 month ago
Medical-News: A Rising Health Concern Perianal abscesses (PAs) have emerged as a serious complication for patients infected with the Mpox virus. A recent study led by researchers from Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou, China, examined the connection between serum amyloid A (SAA) levels, perianal symptoms, and the development of complicated PAs among Mpox patients. Th...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 15, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Mpox, a viral disease similar to smallpox, is rapidly spreading across Nigeria, now affecting 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). As of October 6, 2024, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported that Mpox has spread to 63 local government areas (LGAs), with a total of 1,297 suspected cases since the start of the year. Out of these, 94 cases ...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 11, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: In a concerning development, U.S. health officials have identified a cluster of drug-resistant mpox cases across five states. The cases, caused by an mpox variant resistant to the antiviral tecovirimat (TPOXX), mark a significant public health challenge. This Medical News report discusses the details of the cluster, the implications for public health, and what this means for future t...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 09, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Montreal and several other parts of Canada are experiencing a resurgence of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), raising concerns among health officials. The city of Montreal has seen a sharp rise in cases of the clade 2b strain, which was the main culprit behind the 2022 outbreak. In 2024 alone, 25 new cases have been reported, with the majority occurring in just the past two months....
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 09, 2024  1 month ago
Medical News: Routine Screening Flags Possible Mpox Case A suspected case of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) was reported at Jaipur’s Sanganer Airport after a 20-year-old passenger who arrived from Dubai exhibited symptoms of the virus. The individual, a resident of Nagaur district in Rajasthan, presented with mild fever and red rashes on his body, raising immediate concerns among health...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 08, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Rise in Confirmed Mpox Cases Amid Drop in Suspected Ones Nigeria has recorded 54 new suspected cases of Mpox during Week 39 of 2024, showing a decline from the previous week’s 75 suspected cases. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) revealed this information in its most recent epidemiological report. However, despite the drop in suspected cases, six new...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 08, 2024  2 months ago
Pharma News: SIGA Technologies, a pharmaceutical company known for its antiviral treatments, has recently encountered a significant setback that has shaken investor confidence and caused the company’s shares to plummet. The Mpox therapy, which the company had invested substantial resources and hopes in, failed to meet clinical expectations. In a dramatic development, SIGA has also announced ...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 05, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: A recent study led by researchers from the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Harvard University has uncovered significant findings regarding the durability of the immune response from the Jynneos Mpox vaccine. The study revealed that antibodies developed from the vaccine, also known as the Modified Vaccinia Ankara - Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN), tend ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 29, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: In a recent development that has raised concerns among health officials in Pakistan, three men returning from Saudi Arabia tested positive for Mpox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus. These cases were identified after routine health screenings at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport. The travelers, who exhibited symptoms like skin rashes and lesions, were promptly transfe...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 28, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Australia is witnessing an alarming surge in Mpox (previously known as Monkeypox) cases, with a sharp rise in infections over the past three months. The nation, which recorded only 26 cases last year and 144 cases in 2022, has reported a staggering 737 cases so far this year. Most of these new infections have been reported in the last few months, raising concerns among health experts...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 24, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: In a major health development, India has reported its first case of Mpox from the rapidly spreading Clade 1b variant. The case involves a 38-year-old man from the southern state of Kerala who recently traveled from the United Arab Emirates. https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/india-reports-first-mpox-clade-1b-case-in-kerala-sources20240923175449/   Kerala, India r...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 22, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Mpox, a viral zoonosis, has emerged as a severe health threat in recent years, causing growing concern across the globe. Although it was first discovered in 1958 in monkeys used for research, this virus has since evolved, impacting human populations with potentially life-threatening consequences. The virus is closely related to smallpox, causing similar symptoms such as fever, headac...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 21, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: In the midst of ongoing global health concerns, scientists have uncovered alarming new developments surrounding the Mpox (Monkeypox) virus, specifically Clade 1b. A recent study, conducted by researchers from various international institutions, reveals that this particular strain of the virus is evolving at a rapid rate due to an unusually high frequency of genomic recombination. The...
Charles Tee  Sep 17, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: A suspected case of Mpox virus has emerged in Kerala's Malappuram district, sparking concern among health authorities. The case involves a 38-year-old man who recently returned from Dubai. Upon showing symptoms of the virus, including fever and skin rashes, he was admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital in Manjeri. His condition prompted immediate medical attention, a...
Charles Tee  Sep 17, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Malaysia has reported its first case of Mpox for 2024, involving the Clade 2b variant. The country's Ministry of Health confirmed that the infected individual is a Malaysian national who had no recent travel history abroad. This case has raised concerns as the virus continues to spread globally, prompting health authorities to heighten their alert levels. Since July 2023, Malaysi...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 16, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The monkeypox virus (Mpox), a zoonotic pathogen that belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus, has been the focus of global concern due to its rising cases and, more notably, its sophisticated mechanisms for evading the host immune system. As scientists continue to study the virus, new insights are being gained into how Mpox disrupts key immune processes, allowing it to thrive despite the ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 16, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Phytochemicals Salsoline, Genistein, Kojic acid and Naringenin can inhibit A42R profilin-like protein of Mpox virus With the re-emergence of Monkeypox virus (MPV) posing a global health challenge, scientists are continually searching for effective treatments. Current antiviral drugs like Tecovirimat have shown some potential, but their effectiveness and availability remain limited. ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 15, 2024  2 months ago
Mpox News: The current global monkeypox (Mpox) crisis reveals significant gaps in how international health organizations, like the World Health Organization (WHO), are addressing the outbreak, especially in regions like the Americas. Despite more than 64,000 Mpox infections reported between July 2022 and July 2024 in the Americas alone, this region is seemingly being overlooked. The lack of proper...
James Josh  Sep 13, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: In a significant development, Morocco has confirmed its first case of Mpox in 2024, marking the country as the 15th on the African continent to report an infection with the Mpox (Monkeypox) for this year. This announcement comes amidst a growing outbreak across the region, which has seen a resurgence in several countries over the past months. The Moroccan Ministry of Health revealed ...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 13, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The ongoing Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) outbreak in Africa has reached a critical level, with a staggering 107 new Mpox deaths and 3,160 fresh infections reported in just the last seven days, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). As the continent battles the rapidly spreading virus, top health officials are urgently calling for intern...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 11, 2024  2 months ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: Potential Antiviral Plant Compounds Show Promise Against Monkeypox Virus Recent scientific discoveries have opened new avenues in the fight against the monkeypox virus (MPXV). Researchers from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia and Quanta Calculus in India have identified potential antiviral compounds from a medicinal plant, Plantago lanceolata, that may help in in...
Charles Tee  Sep 10, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: Acanthamoeba, a common microorganism found in various environments, is known to host a range of other organisms, including viruses and bacteria. Recently, scientists have begun to explore whether it could play a role in the transmission of the monkeypox virus, especially given the virus's global spread and resurgence. This Medical News report will dive into the findings from a re...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 10, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: The 2022 Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak involving the Clade 2b variants took the world by surprise, spreading across six World Health Organization (WHO) regions and resulting in over 86,000 confirmed cases and 111 deaths globally. With such a vast spread in non-endemic countries, scientists are racing to understand the various factors involved in the transmission of this zoonotic virus. ...
James Josh   Sep 09, 2024  2 months ago
Medical News: India Reports First Suspected Mpox Case Amid Rising Global Concerns A young Indian gems and jewelry dealer has become the focus of the country's first suspected mpox case after returning from Africa, where a significant outbreak of the virus is ongoing. This case has sparked heightened concern in India, which has so far managed to avoid widespread transmission. The patient, a yo...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 06, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Understanding the Persistence of Monkeypox Virus at Oral and Rectal Sites In a groundbreaking study led by researchers from Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and Monash University, Australia, new findings shed light on the persistence of monkeypox virus (mpox) at oral and rectal sites even after clinical recovery. This Medical News report delves into the study, providing an easy-to-und...
Chitra Varughese  Sep 05, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: In 2022, a team of German researchers embarked on a groundbreaking study exploring potential treatments for Monkeypox (Mpox), a viral infection causing global concern due to its resurgence and spread. The researchers, from institutions including Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, and Charité-Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, focused their attention on nitroxoline, an antibi...
Charles Tee  Sep 05, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A recent case in Poland has shed light on the potential complications following a monkeypox virus (MPXV) infection. The patient, a 34-year-old man, developed bacterial pneumonia and cryptogenic pleuritis after a probable monkeypox infection. These findings have raised new concerns about the possible long-term impacts of MPXV on human health. This Medical News report explores the deta...
James Josh  Sep 05, 2024  3 months ago
Mpox News: In a tragic turn of events, a young Argentinian man has died from an Mpox infection, reigniting debates on the severity of the disease, particularly concerning the Clade 2b strain. Santiago Molina, a 28-year-old from Córdoba, Argentina, succumbed to the disease on August 30, 2024, after battling it for two months. https://diariomediodia.com.mx/2024/09/04/muere-joven-argentino-en-...
James Josh  Sep 04, 2024  3 months ago
Thailand Medical: While Thailand has so far found only one case of the Mpox Clade 1b involving a European traveler who was actually on transit flight, it is actually facing a growing challenge in controlling the local transmission of Mpox Clade 2b, with 142 cases recorded so far in 2024. The total number of infections since the virus made its global debut in 2022 has reached 833. The situation has...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 04, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A past study conducted by researchers from the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute at Oregon Health and Science University-USA, along with the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, California-USA had revealed a remarkable discovery about how the monkeypox (Mpox) virus or MPV, evades human immune responses. The study sheds light on how the virus suppresses the body’s natu...
Sebastian Lavoie  Sep 04, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: The global outbreak of the monkeypox virus (MPXV), an orthopoxvirus responsible for causing zoonotic viral diseases, has become a significant public health concern. As scientists race to understand the virus better, a team of researchers from Fudan University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Naval Medical University, all based in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, h...
James Josh  Sep 04, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from a collaboration of institutions, including the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangxi University-China, University of Oxford-UK, and Henan University-China, have uncovered critical insights into how the monkeypox virus (MPXV) manipulates the human immune system. This Medical News report dives into their findings, focusing on the role of a specific nuclear localization ...
Charles Tee  Sep 03, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: The Role of Fever in Combating Monkeypox A recent study conducted by researchers from the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) and the Department of Infectious Diseases at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has uncovered a fascinating interaction between fever and the monkeypox virus (MPXV). This Medical News report delves into how elevated body temp...
Charles Tee  Sep 03, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo, the University of São Paulo, and Weill Cornell Medicine sheds light on the prolonged presence of monkeypox virus (MPXV) in ocular fluids, a finding that has significant implications for both clinical practice and public health. This Medical News report explores the key findings of this stu...
Charles Tee  Sep 03, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from Wuhan, China, Explore the Impact of Alcohol on Mpox Virus Susceptibility Using a Rodent Model In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Biological Products Co., Ltd., Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, and the National Key Laboratory for Novel Vaccines Research and Development of Emerging Infectious Diseases have uncovered alarming findings about the ...
Sebastian Lavoie  Sep 03, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Australia, once a model for containing the Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak, is now grappling with an unexpected and rapid resurgence of the virus. The country reported 179 new Mpox Clade 2b cases in August 2024 alone, surpassing the combined total of the previous two years. This alarming spike has sent shockwaves through public health circles, raising concerns about the possibility of a mo...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 02, 2024  3 months ago
Mpox News: The Emergence of Mpox in Quezon City Quezon City has confirmed its first case of mpox (previously known as monkeypox), marking a critical moment in the city’s public health landscape. The case comes just two weeks after the Department of Health (DOH) announced the country's first mpox case for 2024. The patient, a 37-year-old male resident of Quezon City, is currently receivi...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 02, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: A past study conducted at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, uncovered significant insights into how poxviruses, including the virus responsible for Mpox (previously known as monkeypox), evade the human body's antiviral defenses. This Medical News report will delve into the crucial role played by the F17 protein in these viruses, with a particular focus on...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 01, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Peshawar Confirms Pakistan’s Fourth Mpox Case In a concerning development, health authorities in Pakistan confirmed the fourth case of mpox in the country on Sunday. The latest patient, a 47-year-old resident of Peshawar, was isolated after being identified by border health staff at Peshawar Airport. This case adds to the growing list of mpox infections in Pakistan, raising con...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 01, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Based on a past study finding, Oregon-based researchers have raised concerns regarding the potential cardiac risks associated with the JYNNEOS vaccine 9made by Danish company - Bavarian Nordic, which is currently being advocated and promoted for use to prevent monkeypox (Mpox). This warning comes after a comprehensive study was conducted by experts from the Department of Infectious D...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 01, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: The origins of the new and more virulent strains of the Mpox virus, which have been increasingly spreading across different regions, have become a focal point of controversy. Recent findings and political investigations have pointed fingers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), accusing them of creating these transmissible variants in their labs. The i...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 31, 2024  3 months ago
In the ongoing battle against viral infections, a promising new approach has emerged from a recent in silico study aimed at tackling the monkeypox virus (MPXV). Researchers from the University of Delhi South Campus, Panjab University, and Maitreyi College in New Delhi, India have identified key phytochemicals that show potential in targeting the envelope proteins of the Mpox virus. This Medical Ne...

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