Mpox Preparedness Update August 23, 2024

Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted from animals to humans with symptoms that last 14 to 21 days. Severe cases occur more commonly among children and are related to pre-existing health conditions and the severity of complications. However, the case fatality rate for Mpox can vary widely between epidemics but has been less than 10% in documented events, mostly among young children.

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