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Clade I Monkeypox Outbreak Originating in Central Africa
This webpage details the Clade I mpox outbreak originating in Central Africa, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has reported over 27,000 …
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Monkeypox: If You're a Close Contact
This webpage describes what to do if you are a close contact of someone with mpox. You should watch for symptoms like rash, fever, and …
Monkeypox Vaccination
This webpage describes the basics of mpox vaccination. People at risk, like certain men who have sex with men or those with multiple partners, should …
About Monkeypox
This webpage provides comprehensive information about Mpox, a zoonotic disease caused by the Monkeypox virus. It covers the disease’s symptoms, transmission methods, and lack of …
Tecovirimat (TPOXX) for Treatment of Monkeypox
This webpage provides information about Tecovirimat (TPOXX) for the treatment of mpox, with a focus on access through the National Institutes of Health's Study of …
Clinical Features of Monkeypox
This webpage describes the clinical features of mpox (with photos) highlighting that lesions are firm, rubbery, and often have a dot on top. Lesions progress …
Monkeypox Clinical Care and Treatment During Pregnancy
This webpage provides crucial information for clinicians regarding the risk of mpox in pregnant women. It covers clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for …
Clinical Considerations for Monkeypox in Children and Adolescents in the U.S.
This webpage provides guidance on managing mpox in children and teens. It describes how the disease is rare but can spread through close contact. Symptoms …
Societal Costs of a Measles Outbreak
2021
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Public Health - Seattle & King County,
· Washington State Department of Health,
· Clark County (Washington)
Theis article explains the economic impact of a measles outbreak. It describes how an outbreak can lead to high costs for society, including expenses for …
Diarrheal Deaths After the Introduction of Rotavirus Vaccination in 4 Countries
2021
· Universidad de Cartagena,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Universidad de Santiago de Chile,
· Pan American Health Organization,
· Universidad Nacional de Colombia
This article describes a study on the impact of rotavirus vaccination in four Latin American countries. It shows that the vaccine is effective in reducing …