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4 months ago
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A man died from Alaskapox last month. Here's what we know about the virus

Alaskapox is a newly discovered virus that infects mammals, including humans, and causes skin lesions.
There have been seven known Alaskapox infections in Alaska since 2015, with the first reported fatality occurring last month. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
Public health

Alaskapox: First known death from the virus DW 02/14/2024

Alaskapox is a rare virus related to smallpox, cowpox, and monkeypox.
The virus may be transmitted from animals to humans, but direct human-to-human transmission has not been observed. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Health

A man died from Alaskapox last month. Here's what we know about the virus

Alaskapox is a newly discovered virus that infects mammals, including humans, and causes skin lesions.
There have been seven known Alaskapox infections in Alaska since 2015, with the first reported fatality occurring last month. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
Public health

Alaskapox: First known death from the virus DW 02/14/2024

Alaskapox is a rare virus related to smallpox, cowpox, and monkeypox.
The virus may be transmitted from animals to humans, but direct human-to-human transmission has not been observed. [ more ]
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