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Nature
3 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Monkeypox virus: dangerous strain gains ability to spread through sex, new data suggest

A virulent strain of the monkeypox virus can spread through sexual contact, posing concerns of a potential global outbreak.
The clade I strain of the monkeypox virus, known for its increased lethality, is now showing the ability for sexual transmission, leading to a significant number of infections in the DRC. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Respiratory virus in China not thought to be novel pathogen, officials say

China provides evidence that respiratory infections in children are not from a novel pathogen.
The increase in illnesses is attributed to known pathogens and the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Public health

Cholera cases soar globally amid shortage of vaccines

Cholera cases and deaths increased globally in 2023, surpassing the numbers from the previous year.
The outbreak is overwhelming health systems and causing a grade 3 emergency, with Malawi and Haiti experiencing the worst outbreaks. [ more ]
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