MPOX has the potential to become a significant global threat if international action isn’t taken now, warn scientists. Mpox ...

For decades, the human niche for viruses related to smallpox has remained mostly empty. Since eradicating smallpox, only rare ...

Scientists warn monkeypox could become a serious global threat as it shows signs of sustained human-to-human transmission.

Common symptoms of mpox include a skin rash or pus-filled lesions which can last 2 to 4 weeks. It can also cause fever, headaches, muscle aches, back pain, low energy and swollen lymph nodes.

"The risk to the UK population from mpox remains low. The majority of people who have presented with symptoms report close physical contact, including massages, or sex prior to developing symptoms.

The retrospective observational study reported by Emile Malembi and colleagues in The Lancet1 provides a comprehensive clinical description of mpox cases caused by ongoing outbreaks in the DR Congo, ...

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The cumulative number of confirmed mpox cases in Uganda has reached 4,810, with 37 deaths reported ...

Less than 3% of vaccinated participants reported more pronounced symptoms ... itchy and painful. Mpox-related deaths are very rare and primarily occur in children and immunocompromised people.

As the UK navigates this unexpected case of mpox, health authorities continue to stress the importance of awareness and ...

A highly virulent Mpox Clade 1b case with no travel history has been detected in the UK, raising concerns about the silent community spread. With severe symptoms and a high fatality rate ...

All previous mpox cases in the UK were found in someone who travelled to an affected country or knew someone who had ...