The World Health Organization yesterday declared #mpox a global health emergency, the second time since 2022.

While most mpox infections are mild, some can be fatal, and cases are spreading in Africa. Health officials are worried that the virus may currently be spreading undetected through community transmission, possibly through a new mechanism or route.

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What is mpox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin

The World Health Organization had declared mpox a global health threat in 2022 and 2024. While most mpox infections are mild, some can be fatal, and cases are spreading in Africa.

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