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The eradication of small pox may have the set stage for the mpox outbreak

The end of smallpox vaccinations has led to a resurgence of mpox due to lost immunity.
Historically high mpox cases are linked to the lack of smallpox vaccination.

Isolation and Disease in a Medieval Spanish Community: New Findings from Las Gobas - Medievalists.net

Las Gobas remained isolated for centuries, presenting a unique case in the study of medieval Spanish communities and disease transmission.

What is Alaskapox? Virus symptoms, signs, and what to know about human transmission

Alaskapox virus, similar to smallpox and monkeypox, has caused the first known fatality in Alaska.
Most cases of Alaskapox result in mild illnesses that resolve on their own within a few weeks.
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