Monkeypox

Phytochemicals in Apples Show Surprising Potential to Treat Monkeypox (Mpox) and Marburg Infections

Nikhil Prasad May 11, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: Researchers Find Natural Apple Ingredients Could Be Turned into Powerful Antivirals In a fascinating new breakthrough, scientists from Bangladesh have uncovered that natural compounds found in apples—yes, the humble Malus domestica—may have significant potential in treating two of the world's most dangerous viral threats: Monkeypox (Mpox) and Marburg virus. The study...

Monkeypox Virus and the Growing Threat of Brain Inflammation

Nikhil Prasad Feb 13, 2025 3 months ago

Medical News: Scientists Uncover Serious Brain Disorders Linked to Monkeypox (Mpox) A new study has revealed alarming evidence that the monkeypox virus (MPXV) can lead to severe inflammation in the brain, a condition known as neuroinflammatory disorder. The study, conducted by researchers from multiple prestigious institutions, including the Institute of Neuroscience in Kolkata, India, Chittaranj...

Health Emergency Declared in Sierra Leone Over Mpox Clade 1B Outbreak

Nikhil Prasad Jan 14, 2025 4 months ago

Medical News: Two Confirmed Cases of MPOX Clade1B Spark Alarm Sierra Leone has declared a public health emergency following the confirmation of two cases of Mpox Clade1B in recent days. This development marks a significant concern for the West African nation, which has faced devastating health crises in the past. Health Minister Austin Demby announced the declaration on Monday after the second ca...

A Cluster of Monkeypox (Mpox) Clade Ib Infections Reported in China

Nikhil Prasad Jan 09, 2025 4 months ago

Medical News: China has recently identified a cluster outbreak of monkeypox cases attributed to the virus subclade Ib. The initial infection source was traced to a foreign national with a prior history of living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a region where monkeypox is endemic. The detection of this outbreak has prompted immediate action from national and regional health authorities, in...

Triterpenes as Potential Allies Against Monkeypox (Mpox)

Nikhil Prasad Dec 30, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: Monkeypox (Mpox), a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), has emerged as a significant public health challenge. Initially identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970, monkeypox was once confined to select African countries. However, the virus has recently made its way into non-endemic regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas, prompting global heal...

Four New Cases of Mpox Clade 1b Found in Germany, Forcing School to Close

Nikhil Prasad Dec 17, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: Authorities in Germany have reported four cases of the new Clade 1b variant of the Mpox (Monkeypox) virus. The infections were confirmed in a family residing in the western German town of Rösrath, located near Cologne. Among those affected are two school-age children who attend a special needs school in the area. Health officials believe the initial infection occurred after one ...

Chinese Scientists Explore New Monkeypox Therapeutic Targets and Drug Repurposing Strategies

Nikhil Prasad Dec 09, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: Monkeypox (Mpox), a viral disease that resurfaced in global prominence in 2022, has sparked significant concern worldwide. Originally identified in 1958 and endemic to parts of Central and West Africa, monkeypox spread rapidly to over 110 countries during its recent outbreak, leading to over 85,860 infections and 93 deaths. Researchers from the State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy at S...

Mpox Drug Repurposing Study Yields Promising Insights

Nikhil Prasad Nov 27, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: Mpox, a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus, has become a growing global health concern. The World Health Organization declared it an emergency in 2022, following an outbreak affecting over 94,000 individuals in 117 countries. Historically less severe than smallpox, Mpox now shows a higher mutation rate of 21%, raising fears of increased virulence. Mpox Drug Repurposing...

First Case of Clade 1 Mpox Confirmed in Canada

Nikhil Prasad Nov 23, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: Travel-related infection reported in Manitoba sparks health monitoring efforts Canada has reported its first confirmed case of clade 1 Mpox (Monkeypox), marking a significant moment in the country’s public health landscape. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced that the infection was identified in a traveler from Manitoba who had recently returned from a trip to ...

2023 study shows that even with vaccinations those indulging in continued risky behaviors will still contract Mpox

Nikhil Prasad Nov 20, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: A new study has highlighted that despite vaccinations, individuals engaging in high-risk behaviors remain vulnerable to contracting Mpox (Monkeypox), particularly during outbreaks. Researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Rush University Medical Center, and several other institutions conducted the inve...

Mpox Clade 1b Strain Debuts in California, United States

Nikhil Prasad Nov 17, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: The New Strain of Mpox Makes Its First Appearance in the United States California health officials have reported the first confirmed case of the Mpox Clade 1b strain in the United States. The patient, who recently traveled to Eastern Africa - a region currently grappling with an outbreak of this particular strain - was diagnosed in San Mateo County, near San Francisco. https://www....

Scientists Warn of Rapidly Diverging Mpox Strains Driven by Recombinant Events and Evolution

Nikhil Prasad Nov 11, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: In an alarming revelation, scientists have observed an unusual phenomenon with Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) virus clade 1b, which is responsible for the latest outbreak. Researchers from Auxergen Inc. in Baltimore, USA; Auxergen Srl at Tecnopolis Science and Technology Park, Italy; Kaohsiung Municipal United Hospital, Taiwan; and Kaohsiung City Government Health Bureau, Taiwa...

Innovative Approaches to Tackle Mpox Virus's Unique Immune Evasion Strategies

Nikhil Prasad Nov 11, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: The mpox virus (MPXV), once known primarily as a rare zoonotic disease, has surged in global attention and public health concern since the outbreak in 2022. Previously contained within certain African regions, the virus has now crossed continents, infecting thousands globally. This surge led to the declaration of mpox as a public health emergency, emphasizing the virus’s potent...

UK Reports More Cases of Deadly New Mpox Variant

Nikhil Prasad Nov 05, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: Rising Mpox Cases in the UK The United Kingdom has reported two more cases of a potentially deadly variant of mpox, a viral disease known for causing high fever, severe rash, and, in some cases, death. These additional cases, identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), were found among household contacts of the country’s first confirmed case, raising the total number o...

New Targeted Therapy Shows Promise Against Mpox (Monkeypox) Virus Through Enhanced Immune Response

Nikhil Prasad Nov 02, 2024 6 months ago

Medical News: Researchers Uncover Key Antiviral Mechanism In an exciting new development, scientists from various esteemed institutions have discovered a promising new approach to fighting the monkeypox virus (MPXV). The breakthrough, spearheaded by researchers from the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry at the Chinese Academy of Sciences-China, the University of Science and Technology of C...

Mpox Clade Ib Discovered in United Kingdom

Nikhil Prasad Oct 31, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: First Detection of New Mpox Variant in the UK The United Kingdom has recently reported its first case of the mpox variant Clade Ib, a strain that is causing significant concern in parts of Africa due to its increased ability to spread from person to person. Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, had already been declared a global health emergency after recent outbreaks. This new variant...

Gene Discoveries Shed Light on Mpox Virus and Digestive Issues

Nikhil Prasad Oct 26, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: In recent years, the Mpox virus (MPXV) has gained global attention, especially due to its troubling spread and impact. Known for causing fever, headache, and skin rashes, it also leads to gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain. This study explores the virus's effect on the GI system by analyzing gene expression in colon cells, with a fo...

CEO of Roche warns that lots of Mpox cases in Europe are not being reported!

Nikhil Prasad Oct 23, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: The CEO of the Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche, Thomas Schinecker, has raised alarms about the possibility of underreported cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) across Europe. Speaking during a recent company earnings call, Schinecker indicated that the actual number of mpox cases in Europe might be far higher than what official reports suggest. https://www.reuters.com/world...

New Study Unveils Key Mechanism in Fighting Herpesviruses and Mpox Virus

Nikhil Prasad Oct 22, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: Researchers discover how a protein modification boosts the body's immune response to viral infections. Researchers from the Nanjing Medical University in China have made an important discovery that could improve how we fight certain viral infections. A recent study led by teams from the Department of Gynecology at the Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital and the Depar...

New AI Framework Offers Hope for Treating Monkeypox

Nikhil Prasad Oct 22, 2024 7 months ago

AI in Medicine: A New Approach to Monkeypox Treatment Researchers from the Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences in Iran and Kimia Zist Parsian Pharmaceutical Company have developed a promising new tool to combat the Monkeypox (Mpox) virus, which has posed significant global health risks. The study uses advanced machine learning and deep learning to identify existing antiviral drugs th...

Mpox Causes 48 Individuals to Be Hospitalized in Australia While Cases Continue to Rise in Victoria and New South Wales

Nikhil Prasad Oct 21, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: Australia is currently witnessing a significant surge in Mpox cases, particularly in the states of Victoria and New South Wales (NSW), leading to the hospitalization of 48 people over the past six months. The viral outbreak, which initially emerged in 2022, has escalated, with health officials sounding the alarm and urging immediate preventive action. Mpox Causes 48 Individuals ...

Mpox Community Transmissions in Queensland, Australia Raise Alarms

Nikhil Prasad Oct 18, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: Queensland Faces Unlinked Mpox Cases as Authorities Urge Vaccination The state of Queensland, Australia, is currently grappling with a concerning rise in community transmissions of Mpox, a viral disease formerly known as monkeypox. As of October 16, 2024, the Communicable Diseases Branch has reported a spike in locally acquired cases, raising alarms among health authorities. A total...

New Diagnostic Markers for Mpox-Related Perianal Abscesses

Nikhil Prasad Oct 16, 2024 7 months ago

Medical-News: A Rising Health Concern Perianal abscesses (PAs) have emerged as a serious complication for patients infected with the Mpox virus. A recent study led by researchers from Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou, China, examined the connection between serum amyloid A (SAA) levels, perianal symptoms, and the development of complicated PAs among Mpox patients. Th...

94 confirmed Mpox cases and 1,297 suspected cases reported in Nigeria!

Nikhil Prasad Oct 15, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: Mpox, a viral disease similar to smallpox, is rapidly spreading across Nigeria, now affecting 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). As of October 6, 2024, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported that Mpox has spread to 63 local government areas (LGAs), with a total of 1,297 suspected cases since the start of the year. Out of these, 94 cases ...

Drug-resistant Mpox strains discovered in five American states

Nikhil Prasad Oct 11, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: In a concerning development, U.S. health officials have identified a cluster of drug-resistant mpox cases across five states. The cases, caused by an mpox variant resistant to the antiviral tecovirimat (TPOXX), mark a significant public health challenge. This Medical News report discusses the details of the cluster, the implications for public health, and what this means for future t...

Mpox cases surge in Montreal and across Canada

Nikhil Prasad Oct 09, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: Montreal and several other parts of Canada are experiencing a resurgence of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), raising concerns among health officials. The city of Montreal has seen a sharp rise in cases of the clade 2b strain, which was the main culprit behind the 2022 outbreak. In 2024 alone, 25 new cases have been reported, with the majority occurring in just the past two months....

Suspected Case of Mpox Identified at Jaipur Airport, India

Nikhil Prasad Oct 09, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: Routine Screening Flags Possible Mpox Case A suspected case of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) was reported at Jaipur’s Sanganer Airport after a 20-year-old passenger who arrived from Dubai exhibited symptoms of the virus. The individual, a resident of Nagaur district in Rajasthan, presented with mild fever and red rashes on his body, raising immediate concerns among health...

Nigeria Reports 54 New Suspected Mpox Cases with Six Confirmed in a Week

Nikhil Prasad Oct 08, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: Rise in Confirmed Mpox Cases Amid Drop in Suspected Ones Nigeria has recorded 54 new suspected cases of Mpox during Week 39 of 2024, showing a decline from the previous week’s 75 suspected cases. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) revealed this information in its most recent epidemiological report. However, despite the drop in suspected cases, six new...

SIGA Technologies faces major legal issues as its Mpox drug Tpoxx (Tecovirimat) fails and its CMO is terminated

Nikhil Prasad Oct 08, 2024 7 months ago

Pharma News: SIGA Technologies, a pharmaceutical company known for its antiviral treatments, has recently encountered a significant setback that has shaken investor confidence and caused the company’s shares to plummet. The Mpox therapy, which the company had invested substantial resources and hopes in, failed to meet clinical expectations. In a dramatic development, SIGA has also announced ...

U.S. NIAID and Harvard Study Reveals Antibodies from Jynneos Mpox Vaccine Wane After 6 to 12 Months

Nikhil Prasad Oct 05, 2024 7 months ago

Medical News: A recent study led by researchers from the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Harvard University has uncovered significant findings regarding the durability of the immune response from the Jynneos Mpox vaccine. The study revealed that antibodies developed from the vaccine, also known as the Modified Vaccinia Ankara - Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN), tend ...

Three Pakistanis males returning from Saudia Arabia test positive for Mpox clade 2b

Nikhil Prasad Sep 29, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: In a recent development that has raised concerns among health officials in Pakistan, three men returning from Saudi Arabia tested positive for Mpox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus. These cases were identified after routine health screenings at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport. The travelers, who exhibited symptoms like skin rashes and lesions, were promptly transfe...

Alarming surge of Mpox clade 2b cases in Australia with 724 new infections reported between July to September 2024

Nikhil Prasad Sep 28, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: Australia is witnessing an alarming surge in Mpox (previously known as Monkeypox) cases, with a sharp rise in infections over the past three months. The nation, which recorded only 26 cases last year and 144 cases in 2022, has reported a staggering 737 cases so far this year. Most of these new infections have been reported in the last few months, raising concerns among health experts...

Kerala, India reports first case of fast-spreading Mpox variant clade 1b

Nikhil Prasad Sep 24, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: In a major health development, India has reported its first case of Mpox from the rapidly spreading Clade 1b variant. The case involves a 38-year-old man from the southern state of Kerala who recently traveled from the United Arab Emirates. https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/india-reports-first-mpox-clade-1b-case-in-kerala-sources20240923175449/ Kerala, India r...

Understanding the multi-organ impact of Mpox (Monkeypox)

Nikhil Prasad Sep 22, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: Mpox, a viral zoonosis, has emerged as a severe health threat in recent years, causing growing concern across the globe. Although it was first discovered in 1958 in monkeys used for research, this virus has since evolved, impacting human populations with potentially life-threatening consequences. The virus is closely related to smallpox, causing similar symptoms such as fever, headac...

Genomic recombination causing rapid evolution of Mpox clade 1b, diverging into four lineages and 14 subgroups!

Nikhil Prasad Sep 21, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: In the midst of ongoing global health concerns, scientists have uncovered alarming new developments surrounding the Mpox (Monkeypox) virus, specifically Clade 1b. A recent study, conducted by researchers from various international institutions, reveals that this particular strain of the virus is evolving at a rapid rate due to an unusually high frequency of genomic recombination. The...

Kerala, India on alert as suspected Mpox case detected in Malappuram, samples sent for testing

Charles Tee Sep 17, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: A suspected case of Mpox virus has emerged in Kerala's Malappuram district, sparking concern among health authorities. The case involves a 38-year-old man who recently returned from Dubai. Upon showing symptoms of the virus, including fever and skin rashes, he was admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital in Manjeri. His condition prompted immediate medical attention, a...

Malaysia reports first case of Mpox for 2024 involving the clade 2b variant

Charles Tee Sep 17, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: Malaysia has reported its first case of Mpox for 2024, involving the Clade 2b variant. The country's Ministry of Health confirmed that the infected individual is a Malaysian national who had no recent travel history abroad. This case has raised concerns as the virus continues to spread globally, prompting health authorities to heighten their alert levels. Since July 2023, Malaysi...

New insights into how the Monkeypox (Mpox) virus evades the immune system

Nikhil Prasad Sep 16, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: The monkeypox virus (Mpox), a zoonotic pathogen that belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus, has been the focus of global concern due to its rising cases and, more notably, its sophisticated mechanisms for evading the host immune system. As scientists continue to study the virus, new insights are being gained into how Mpox disrupts key immune processes, allowing it to thrive despite the ...

New hope as study finds that natural compounds can inhibit Monkeypox (Mpox) virus

Nikhil Prasad Sep 16, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: Phytochemicals Salsoline, Genistein, Kojic acid and Naringenin can inhibit A42R profilin-like protein of Mpox virus With the re-emergence of Monkeypox virus (MPV) posing a global health challenge, scientists are continually searching for effective treatments. Current antiviral drugs like Tecovirimat have shown some potential, but their effectiveness and availability remain limited. ...

The Americas had more than 64,000 Mpox infections between July 2022 and July 2024 yet the region is being ignored!

Nikhil Prasad Sep 15, 2024 8 months ago

Mpox News: The current global monkeypox (Mpox) crisis reveals significant gaps in how international health organizations, like the World Health Organization (WHO), are addressing the outbreak, especially in regions like the Americas. Despite more than 64,000 Mpox infections reported between July 2022 and July 2024 in the Americas alone, this region is seemingly being overlooked. The lack of proper...

Morocco reports first Mpox case in 2024, becomes 15th African country to confirm Mpox infection

James Josh Sep 13, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: In a significant development, Morocco has confirmed its first case of Mpox in 2024, marking the country as the 15th on the African continent to report an infection with the Mpox (Monkeypox) for this year. This announcement comes amidst a growing outbreak across the region, which has seen a resurgence in several countries over the past months. The Moroccan Ministry of Health revealed ...

Africa’s CDC reports 107 new Mpox (Monkeypox) deaths and 3,160 new infections in the last 7 days

Nikhil Prasad Sep 13, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: The ongoing Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) outbreak in Africa has reached a critical level, with a staggering 107 new Mpox deaths and 3,160 fresh infections reported in just the last seven days, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). As the continent battles the rapidly spreading virus, top health officials are urgently calling for intern...

Plantagoside and Narcissoside from Plantago lanceolata can inhibit Monkeypox (Mpox) virus's Profilin-like protein A42R

Nikhil Prasad Sep 11, 2024 8 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Potential Antiviral Plant Compounds Show Promise Against Monkeypox Virus Recent scientific discoveries have opened new avenues in the fight against the monkeypox virus (MPXV). Researchers from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia and Quanta Calculus in India have identified potential antiviral compounds from a medicinal plant, Plantago lanceolata, that may help in in...

Can Acanthamoeba help Monkeypox (Mpox) virus spread?

Charles Tee Sep 10, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: Acanthamoeba, a common microorganism found in various environments, is known to host a range of other organisms, including viruses and bacteria. Recently, scientists have begun to explore whether it could play a role in the transmission of the monkeypox virus, especially given the virus's global spread and resurgence. This Medical News report will dive into the findings from a re...

Could Arthropods be the unexpected reservoirs of the 2022 and 2024 Mpox outbreaks?

Nikhil Prasad Sep 10, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: The 2022 Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak involving the Clade 2b variants took the world by surprise, spreading across six World Health Organization (WHO) regions and resulting in over 86,000 confirmed cases and 111 deaths globally. With such a vast spread in non-endemic countries, scientists are racing to understand the various factors involved in the transmission of this zoonotic virus. ...

Young gems and jewelry dealer from India contracts Mpox after visiting Africa

James Josh Sep 09, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: India Reports First Suspected Mpox Case Amid Rising Global Concerns A young Indian gems and jewelry dealer has become the focus of the country's first suspected mpox case after returning from Africa, where a significant outbreak of the virus is ongoing. This case has sparked heightened concern in India, which has so far managed to avoid widespread transmission. The patient, a yo...

New study reveals Monkeypox (Mpox) virus may persist at oral and rectal sites after recovery

Nikhil Prasad Sep 06, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: Understanding the Persistence of Monkeypox Virus at Oral and Rectal Sites In a groundbreaking study led by researchers from Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and Monash University, Australia, new findings shed light on the persistence of monkeypox virus (mpox) at oral and rectal sites even after clinical recovery. This Medical News report delves into the study, providing an easy-to-und...

German study in 2022 found that Nitroxoline could be repurposed to treat Monkeypox (Mpox)

Chitra Varughese Sep 05, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: In 2022, a team of German researchers embarked on a groundbreaking study exploring potential treatments for Monkeypox (Mpox), a viral infection causing global concern due to its resurgence and spread. The researchers, from institutions including Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, and Charité-Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, focused their attention on nitroxoline, an antibi...

Bacterial pneumonia and pleuritis after Monkeypox (Mpox) infection raises concerns

Charles Tee Sep 05, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: A recent case in Poland has shed light on the potential complications following a monkeypox virus (MPXV) infection. The patient, a 34-year-old man, developed bacterial pneumonia and cryptogenic pleuritis after a probable monkeypox infection. These findings have raised new concerns about the possible long-term impacts of MPXV on human health. This Medical News report explores the deta...

Stop calling Mpox clade 2b mild, young Argentinian man dies from so-called 'mild' strain

James Josh Sep 05, 2024 8 months ago

Mpox News: In a tragic turn of events, a young Argentinian man has died from an Mpox infection, reigniting debates on the severity of the disease, particularly concerning the Clade 2b strain. Santiago Molina, a 28-year-old from Córdoba, Argentina, succumbed to the disease on August 30, 2024, after battling it for two months. https://diariomediodia.com.mx/2024/09/04/muere-joven-argentino-en-...

Thailand medical authorities need to do more to stop local transmission of Mpox clade 2b. 142 cases so far in 2024

James Josh Sep 04, 2024 8 months ago

Thailand Medical: While Thailand has so far found only one case of the Mpox Clade 1b involving a European traveler who was actually on transit flight, it is actually facing a growing challenge in controlling the local transmission of Mpox Clade 2b, with 142 cases recorded so far in 2024. The total number of infections since the virus made its global debut in 2022 has reached 833. The situation has...

Past study shows that Monkeypox (Mpox) virus is able to suppress both CD4 and CD8 T cell activation

Nikhil Prasad Sep 04, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: A past study conducted by researchers from the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute at Oregon Health and Science University-USA, along with the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, California-USA had revealed a remarkable discovery about how the monkeypox (Mpox) virus or MPV, evades human immune responses. The study sheds light on how the virus suppresses the body’s natu...

Insights into Monkeypox (Mpox) virus defense mechanisms-Decoding the mRNA Cap N7 Methyltransferase complex

Sebastian Lavoie Sep 04, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: The global outbreak of the monkeypox virus (MPXV), an orthopoxvirus responsible for causing zoonotic viral diseases, has become a significant public health concern. As scientists race to understand the virus better, a team of researchers from Fudan University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Naval Medical University, all based in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, h...

Nuclear signal in Monkeypox (Mpox) virus protein P2 is key to immune system evasion

James Josh Sep 04, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from a collaboration of institutions, including the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangxi University-China, University of Oxford-UK, and Henan University-China, have uncovered critical insights into how the monkeypox virus (MPXV) manipulates the human immune system. This Medical News report dives into their findings, focusing on the role of a specific nuclear localization ...

UK study reveals that fever plays a crucial role in inhibiting Monkeypox (Mpox) virus

Charles Tee Sep 03, 2024 8 months ago

Medical News: The Role of Fever in Combating Monkeypox A recent study conducted by researchers from the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) and the Department of Infectious Diseases at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has uncovered a fascinating interaction between fever and the monkeypox virus (MPXV). This Medical News report delves into how elevated body temp...