Post Reply - On M-pox

Rick Bright reposted
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Mpox is mutating to become more contagious in Africa, alarming some health experts

This year, there have been more than 11,000 cases reported, and 445 deaths, with children the most affected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

link https://www.salon.com/2024/07/18/mpox-is-mutating-to-become-more-contagious-in-africa-alarming-some-health-experts/ or https://www.salon.com/2024/07/18/mpox-is-mutating-to-become-more-contagious-in-africa-alarming-some-health-experts/ ;

Less than two weeks later, on July 11, the WHO reiterated that mpox remained a global health threat, with 26 countries reporting cases to the agency in July. This year, there have been more than 11,000 cases reported, and 445 deaths, with children the most affected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 

According to WHO, South Africa has also recently reported 20 cases of mpox — including three deaths, the first cases reported in South Africa since 2022. WHO said all of the cases were men, and most self-identified as men who have sex with men. None had reported cases of international travel, which suggested that community transmission is ongoing. 

DJ, my impression-most cases will be missed...lack of even basic care...