Forbes June 26, 2024
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A dangerous new strain of mpox that’s particularly lethal in children is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo and could spread internationally, health experts and the World Health Organization have warned, sparking fears another global outbreak looms after the virus burst onto the world stage two years ago.
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A good deal is unknown about this virus variant on account of limited testing and clinical surveillance in the DRC. Without thorough data, estimates of fatality and disease severity are limited in their usefulness, particularly if those with no or mild symptoms don’t come forward for treatment. Jake Dunning, an infectious disease physician and researcher who has been involved with diagnosing, treating and studying...
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