How Long Does Monkeypox Virus Stay on Household Surfaces?
The monkeypox virus can persist on various household goods like couches, blankets, coffee makers, computer mouse and other surfaces even after routine disinfection, according…
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Monkeypox Virus Detected in Asymptomatic Patients
Anal samples retrieved from asymptomatic MSM (men who have sex with men) had positive monkeypox viral PCR results, according to a brief research paper. These results imply that limiting…
New Names to Monkeypox Virus Variants
New names for variants of the monkeypox virus have been announced by the World Health Organization (WHO). This is to avoid causing any cultural or social offence, the WHO said in a…
US Expert Says Monkeypox may Not Spread as Fast as COVID
According to Faheem Younus, Chief of Infectious Diseases from the University of Maryland, unlike COVID, which was airborne, monkeypox is harder to transmit.
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One Lesion may also Signal Monkeypox Infection
This will help both individuals and clinical professionals identify monkeypox symptoms, the agency noted.
In a statement, the UKHSA said the symptom list has been expanded to include a…
Separate isolation ward set up at Delhi hospital for monkeypox cases
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on…
WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency as infection count rises
The World Health Organization on Saturday…
Can the Monkeypox Virus Spread Through Surface Contact?
All the surfaces that the two patients had touched directly showed viral contamination, with the highest loads detected in both bathrooms, according to a study published in…
Monkeypox is Spreading among Kids, Pregnant Women: WHO
The increasing trend of infections, majorly seen among men who have sex with men "is likely to continue", said WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, during a media briefing.…