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WHO declares MPX an International Health Emergence
I have been watching the numbers and they have been growing steady on a reclining exponential curve for 2 months. I would have called it a major concern months ago. Fortunately no-one in the rich countries has died from monkeypox but according to the WHO 5 people have died in Africa. I do not know…
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Monkeypox slowing but still growing
The monkeypox virus doubling time has slowed again. Now it is about 11.5 days. The last estimate about 2 weeks ago had it at 9.5 days. This slowing of the spread of monkeypox is due to actions being taken in Europe and North America where those with symptoms and close contacts are quarantined. I believe…
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MPXV update 24 June 2022
Dr George Christos
covid19 & other Infectious diseases