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Though mpox has been a public health threat for years, in spring 2022 the disease spread much farther than previously and in many non-endemic nations, creating a broader crisis involving thousands of cases. Public health responded with vaccination efforts, guidance on disease detection and risk reduction, and other steps. The disease is caused by an orthopoxvirus and is in the same family as smallpox.

High mpox vaccine shortfall seen among Black Americans

Stephanie Soucheray

A second MMWR report today delves into mpox transmission risks to kids, noting that some adults did not begin to isolate until after they had received a diagnosis.

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Household contact, sex among risk factors in monkeypox cases in kids, teens

Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News

Black children made up 47% of the 83 pediatric patients, with Latinos making up 35%.

Study suggests substantial before-symptom spread of monkeypox

Stephanie Soucheray

Data show 53% of infections are transmitted 1 to 4 days before symptoms appear.

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Lisa Schnirring

Quick takes: Third fungal meningitis death, NJ mpox cases, more nations hit with high-path avian flu

Lisa Schnirring

Case study details mpox spread among casual heterosexual partners

Stephanie Soucheray

Report: US must learn from 2022 mpox outbreak to better address future health crises

Mary Van Beusekom

WHO's emergency committee meets to assess mpox situation

Lisa Schnirring
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CDC data highlight urban impact of mpox, US cities most at risk of resurgence

In 2022, only 440 cases (1.5%) were recorded in rural areas.

Stephanie Soucheray
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UK reports more mpox cases, urges vaccination

In other updates, the WHO's latest epi report notes transmission and new cases in some world regions, including parts of Asia and in Pakistan.

Lisa Schnirring
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Mpox at 1 year: 30,000 US cases and 1 million vaccine doses

Beginning in May 2022, the UK, Spain, and the US saw a growing number of cases of mpox primarily among men who have sex with men.

Stephanie Soucheray
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Studies show Jynneos protection against mpox ranges from 66% to 89%

The 3 studies are the largest yet to measure how well the vaccine performed in the US amid the mpox outbreak of 2022.

Stephanie Soucheray
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Wastewater detections show mpox likely underestimated

Sampling reveals considerably more mpox DNA than expected based on area cases and hospitalizations.

Stephanie Soucheray
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Fatal mpox case detailed in Maryland man with untreated HIV

The severe case of mpox involved pulmonary illness.

Stephanie Soucheray
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CDC warns of possible mpox resurgence

Spring and summer gatherings and vaccination gaps are among the factors that could fuel another surge.

Lisa Schnirring
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WHO declares end to mpox public health emergency

Countries have made steady progress with outbreaks, but the virus is still a threat in multiple world regions.

Lisa Schnirring
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Adverse events highest after intradermal injection of Jynneos mpox vaccine

Local adverse event rates were highest following intradermal vaccine administration.

Mary Van Beusekom

Mpox cases rise 7% in Africa as Europe reports 17 new infections

Africa has had a 7.4% case increase, with 111 new infections in the most recent 2 weeks.

Jim Wappes