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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 ]

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What is Alaskapox? The disease has claimed its first fatality

First human death from Alaskapox reported in Alaska

No human-to-human transmission detected so far

The virus is typically found in small mammals [ more ]

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A Man Has Died From Alaskapox. Here's What We Know About the Virus

The first death from Alaskapox has been reported in Alaska, with the patient being immunocompromised due to cancer treatments.

Alaskapox was first reported in 2015 and has since had six additional cases, all in residents of the Fairbanks region. [ more ]

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What to know about Alaskapox after officials report first known fatal case

Alaskapox, a recently discovered virus, has caused its first known death in Alaska.

Six out of seven cases of Alaskapox have been mild and self-limited, with no need for medical treatment. [ more ]

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Man dies from Alaskapox, health officials say: What to know about the relatively new, rare virus

Alaskapox, a rare virus, has caused its first reported death in Alaska.

The virus typically occurs in small animals and there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Resfriados, tos y covid: por que parece que estamos siempre enfermos

La pandemia ha llevado a un aumento en los casos de resfriados y enfermedades similares.

El uso de mascarillas y otras precauciones redujo la propagación de estos virus, pero al levantar las restricciones, las personas se exponen nuevamente. [ more ]

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What We Know About the Mysterious Respiratory Illness Affecting Dogs

A mysterious respiratory illness is spreading among dogs in several states in the United States.

Symptoms of the illness are similar to kennel cough but can last longer and be fatal.

The cause of the illness is still unknown, with some veterinarians suspecting a bacteria while others suspect a virus. [ more ]

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6 months ago

Europe has given up on eliminating monkeypox: It will be just another STD'

The number of new monkeypox cases has been dropping for months, giving cause for optimism.

The virus is inefficiently transmitted outside of risk behaviors associated with group sexual relations.

European countries believed that the virus was here to stay and focusing on control and elimination would be too difficult and costly. [ more ]

BBC News

4 months ago

Parenting

Back-to-school illness advice offered to parents

Good hygiene practices and knowing when to keep your child at home can help prevent the spread of viruses in schools.

Using soap and warm water for 20 seconds or hand sanitiser to clean hands regularly is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of viruses. [ more ]

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Coronavirus

Bird Flu Is Still Causing Havoc. Here's the Latest.

The H5N1 bird flu virus has caused widespread infection in birds and mammals worldwide.

The virus is surging again in Europe and North America, and spreading for the first time in the Antarctic region. [ more ]

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Coronavirus

Gove slapped down at Covid inquiry for suggesting virus was man-made

Michael Gove suggests virus may have been man-made during Covid inquiry.

Gove admits government was not well prepared for the pandemic.

Lead counsel reprimands Gove for discussing divisive issue. [ more ]

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