Mpox Preparedness Update september 18, 2024
Situational context Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted from animal to human, with symptoms lasting between 14 and 21 days. Severe cases occur more commonly among children and those with pre-existing health conditions. However, the case fatality rate varies widely between epidemics but has been less than 10% in documented events, mostly among young…
Read articleMpox Preparedness Update september 12,, 2024
Situational context Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted from animal to human, with symptoms lasting between 14 and 21 days. Severe cases occur more commonly among children and those with pre-existing health conditions. However, the case fatality rate varies widely between epidemics but has been less than 10% in documented events, mostly among young…
Read articleMpox Preparedness Update september 12, 2024
Situational context Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted from animal to human with symptoms lasting between 14 and 21 days. Severe cases occur more commonly among children and those with pre-existing health conditions. However, the case fatality rate varies widely between epidemics but has been less than 10% in documented events, mostly among young…
Read articleMpox Preparedness Update september 3, 2024
Situational context Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted from animal to human with symptoms lasting between 14 and 21 days. Severe cases occur more commonly among children and those with pre-existing health conditions. However, the case fatality rate varies widely between epidemics but has been less than 10% in documented events, mostly among young…
Read articleMpox Preparedness Update september 29,, 2024
Situational context  Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted from animal to human, with symptoms lasting between 14 and 21 days. Severe cases occur more commonly among children and those with pre-existing health conditions. However, the case fatality rate varies widely between epidemics but has been less than 10% in documented events, mostly among young…
Read articleMpox Preparedness Update August 29, 2024
Situational Context Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted from animals to humans. Symptoms 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…
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