New South Wales reports a new Mpox outbreak, with health authorities urging vaccinations and safety measures to prevent further spread of the virus.
Mpox
Go to source) to get vaccinated following a surge in cases. New South Wales (NSW) Health on Thursday reported that there have been 433 confirmed cases of mpox in the state since June 1, the largest outbreak in NSW since its first case of the infectious disease was confirmed in May 2022.Of those cases, 37 percent were fully inoculated -- having received two doses of a vaccine, 14 percent had received one dose and 46 percent were not vaccinated, Xinhua news agency reported.
Monkeypox
Monkeypox infection is a zoonotic viral infection that usually lasts for 3 weeks. It is caused by the monkeypox virus and is characterized by rash or pox-like symptoms.
Monkeypox infection is a zoonotic viral infection that usually lasts for 3 weeks. It is caused by the monkeypox virus and is characterized by rash or pox-like symptoms.
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NSW Health Alarmed by Surge in Mpox Cases, 26 Hospitalized
"The rapidly rising numbers of mpox cases detected across the state are very concerning, with 26 people requiring hospitalisation due to the severity of their symptoms," Kerry Chant, NSW’s chief health officer, said in a statement."The majority of cases of hospitalisation have been among people who are unvaccinated or have received only one dose of vaccine. While cases of mpox are occurring in vaccinated people, the cases tend to be milder and for a shorter period.
"She said that no cases of the fast-spreading clade 1b strain of mpox that has been circulating in Central and West Africa have been detected in Australia."
Test Your Knowledge on Monkeypox
Introduction: Monkeypox is a rare viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the same family of smallpox. It typically occurs in central and western Africa. Sometimes, small clusters or isolated infections are ...
Introduction: Monkeypox is a rare viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the same family of smallpox. It typically occurs in central and western Africa. Sometimes, small clusters or isolated infections are ...
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