As Mpox Cases Surge in Africa, WHO Declares a Global Emergency—Here’s What to Know

This Medical News article discusses the World Health Organization’s emergency declaration related to an mpox outbreak in Africa and the emergence of a new virus strain spread by sexual contact.

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JAMA
Published
2024-08-23
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2024.17797
Citations
19
Primary Topic
Zoonotic diseases and public health
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As Mpox Cases Surge in Africa, WHO Declares a Global Emergency—Here’s What to Know

Emily Harris
19 citations
JAMA
Zoonotic diseases and public health
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As Mpox Cases Surge in Africa, WHO Declares a Global Emergency—Here’s What to Know

Emily Harris
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19 citations

Abstract

This Medical News article discusses the World Health Organization’s emergency declaration related to an mpox outbreak in Africa and the emergence of a new virus strain spread by sexual contact.

JAMAVol. 332(11)
Gender equality
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Zoonotic diseases and public health
10.32
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