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

Charles Tee Sep 17, 2024 3 hours 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 4 hours 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 1 day 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 2 days 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 2 days 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 4 days 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 4 days 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 6 days 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 7 days 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 7 days 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 9 days 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 11 days 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 12 days 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 12 days 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 13 days 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 13 days 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 13 days 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 13 days 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 13 days 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 14 days 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...

Insights from a Brazilian study on prolonged Monkeypox (Mpox) virus shedding in the eyes

Charles Tee Sep 03, 2024 14 days ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo, the University of São Paulo, and Weill Cornell Medicine sheds light on the prolonged presence of monkeypox virus (MPXV) in ocular fluids, a finding that has significant implications for both clinical practice and public health. This Medical News report explores the key findings of this stu...

New study reveals increased vulnerability to Mpox virus with alcohol consumption

Charles Tee Sep 03, 2024 14 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from Wuhan, China, Explore the Impact of Alcohol on Mpox Virus Susceptibility Using a Rodent Model In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Biological Products Co., Ltd., Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, and the National Key Laboratory for Novel Vaccines Research and Development of Emerging Infectious Diseases have uncovered alarming findings about the ...

Australia faces alarming resurgence of Mpox clade 2b cases, 179 cases in August alone and 12 new cases in the last 48 hours

Sebastian Lavoie Sep 03, 2024 14 days ago

Medical News: Australia, once a model for containing the Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak, is now grappling with an unexpected and rapid resurgence of the virus. The country reported 179 new Mpox Clade 2b cases in August 2024 alone, surpassing the combined total of the previous two years. This alarming spike has sent shockwaves through public health circles, raising concerns about the possibility of a mo...

Philippines grapples with rising Mpox Clade 2b cases as Quezon City records first infection and Cebu reports 6 new suspected cases

Nikhil Prasad Sep 02, 2024 15 days ago

Mpox News: The Emergence of Mpox in Quezon City Quezon City has confirmed its first case of mpox (previously known as monkeypox), marking a critical moment in the city’s public health landscape. The case comes just two weeks after the Department of Health (DOH) announced the country's first mpox case for 2024. The patient, a 37-year-old male resident of Quezon City, is currently receivi...

The F17 protein of all Poxviruses including Mpox counteracts mitochondrially orchestrated antiviral responses

Nikhil Prasad Sep 02, 2024 15 days ago

Medical News: A past study conducted at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, uncovered significant insights into how poxviruses, including the virus responsible for Mpox (previously known as monkeypox), evade the human body's antiviral defenses. This Medical News report will delve into the crucial role played by the F17 protein in these viruses, with a particular focus on...

Fourth case of Mpox clade 2b infection detected in Pakistan

Nikhil Prasad Sep 01, 2024 16 days ago

Medical News: Peshawar Confirms Pakistan’s Fourth Mpox Case In a concerning development, health authorities in Pakistan confirmed the fourth case of mpox in the country on Sunday. The latest patient, a 47-year-old resident of Peshawar, was isolated after being identified by border health staff at Peshawar Airport. This case adds to the growing list of mpox infections in Pakistan, raising con...

Oregon doctors warn of potential cardiac issues linked to JYNNEOS Mpox vaccine

Nikhil Prasad Sep 01, 2024 16 days ago

Medical News: Based on a past study finding, Oregon-based researchers have raised concerns regarding the potential cardiac risks associated with the JYNNEOS vaccine 9made by Danish company - Bavarian Nordic, which is currently being advocated and promoted for use to prevent monkeypox (Mpox). This warning comes after a comprehensive study was conducted by experts from the Department of Infectious D...

Concerns rise as new virulent Mpox variants could have possibly originated from U.S. NIAID labs

Nikhil Prasad Sep 01, 2024 16 days ago

Medical News: The origins of the new and more virulent strains of the Mpox virus, which have been increasingly spreading across different regions, have become a focal point of controversy. Recent findings and political investigations have pointed fingers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), accusing them of creating these transmissible variants in their labs. The i...

Silico study unveils phytochemicals that can target Mpox virus envelope proteins

Nikhil Prasad Aug 31, 2024 17 days ago

In the ongoing battle against viral infections, a promising new approach has emerged from a recent in silico study aimed at tackling the monkeypox virus (MPXV). Researchers from the University of Delhi South Campus, Panjab University, and Maitreyi College in New Delhi, India have identified key phytochemicals that show potential in targeting the envelope proteins of the Mpox virus. This Medical Ne...

Researchers warn of potential threat to vascular and heart health by Mpox virus

Nikhil Prasad Aug 30, 2024 18 days ago

Medical News: The Overlooked Link Between Mpox and Heart Health As the world continues to grapple with various viral threats, one virus that has recently come under scrutiny is the Mpox virus, previously known as monkeypox. Researchers from the Department of Pharmacy at the School of Medicine, University of Asia Pacific in Dhaka, Bangladesh, are calling attention to a potentially critical connect...

Mpox infections can lead to a variety of oral lesions

Nikhil Prasad Aug 30, 2024 18 days ago

In recent weeks, the global medical community has been increasingly focused on the resurgence of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), particularly as the virus spreads beyond its traditional endemic regions in Africa. Among the various complications associated with Mpox, the emergence of oral lesions has become a significant concern for healthcare providers. This Medical News report delves into the...

Scientists warned in 2009 that Vaccinia virus in current Mpox vaccines impairs critical immune functions

Nikhil Prasad Aug 29, 2024 19 days ago

Medical News: A Glimpse into the Past: The Warning That Went Unheeded In 2009, a group of scientists from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University-USA, led by Dr. Rachel L. Roper, raised alarm bells about the potential dangers of the Vaccinia virus (VACV) used in Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) and smallpox vaccines. Their groundbreaking research, published in a peer-reviewed...

Traditional herbal treatments for Mpox in India

Nikhil Prasad Aug 29, 2024 19 days ago

Mpox News: Embracing Traditional Medicine Amidst a Health Crisis As India faces the challenge of containing the spread of monkeypox, a viral infection that has recently made its presence known in the country, attention is turning to traditional herbal treatments. These age-old remedies, rooted in India's rich Ayurvedic tradition, are being explored for their potential to manage and mitigate t...

While WHO admits Mpox can be spread by droplets, past studies show it can be airborne!

Nikhil Prasad Aug 29, 2024 19 days ago

Medical News: Recent findings have further complicated our understanding of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), a viral disease that sparked a global health scare in 2022 and again in August 2024 when the WHO once again declared it a global health emergency. Initially believed to be transmitted primarily through direct contact, especially during intimate encounters, Mpox has shown potential for br...

Study warns lineage C.1 and B.1.20 of MPox clade 3(2b) are a global threat expanding across species

Nikhil Prasad Aug 28, 2024 20 days ago

While the world due to the WHO’s influence is more focused on the Mpox Clade 1b strains that are currently ravaging parts of the African continent but is ignoring the growing spread of the Clade 3 (Also known as clade 2b), often ignorantly terming it as milder or a gay disease, the ongoing evolution of the Mpox virus, particularly within same Clade 3(2b), is raising significant global concer...

Italian study finds that the immune system relies more heavily on CD4 T-cells in the fight against Mpox

Nikhil Prasad Aug 28, 2024 20 days ago

New insights into T-cell responses and immunity in Mpox (Monkeypox) infections. Researchers from the National Institute for Infectious Diseases “Lazzaro Spallanzani” IRCCS in Rome, Italy, along with collaborators from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology and the University of California, San Diego, have made significant strides in understanding how the immune system responds to the m...

WHO admits that Mpox virus can be spread through droplets

Nikhil Prasad Aug 28, 2024 20 days ago

Understanding the Transmission of Mpox Virus The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently confirmed that the Mpox virus, also known as monkeypox, can be transmitted through respiratory droplets. However, the UN health agency claimed that this mode of transmission is considered minor compared to the primary route, which is close physical contact. This revelation comes amidst growing concerns o...

Mpox viruses are mutating rapidly and Africa is not equipped to cope with the situation

Nikhil Prasad Aug 27, 2024 21 days ago

Mpox News: The Mpox virus, once confined to sporadic outbreaks, is now a rapidly mutating threat that is evolving faster than experts anticipated. As the virus spreads unchecked across Africa, with each transmission providing an opportunity for mutation, the continent faces an escalating public health crisis that could spread globally. Scientists warn that Africa may not be adequately equipped to ...

Insights into Monkeypox - The role of IL-10 signaling and epigenetics in viral persistence

Nikhil Prasad Aug 27, 2024 21 days ago

Medical News: In a past study conducted by researchers from the University of Sharjah-UAE and Istinye University-Turkey, new light has been shed on the complex interplay between the monkeypox virus and the human immune system. The study explores how the virus may leverage the interleukin-10 (IL-10) signaling pathway and epigenetic mechanisms to ensure its long-term survival in the host. ...

Philippines detects two new Mpox clade II cases in Manila

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 22 days ago

Mpox News: Philippines has reported two new cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox), both identified in the National Capital Region (NCR), bringing the total number of cases in the country to 12. This recent development has sparked renewed concern about the transmission of the virus, especially as both cases involve individuals with no clear link to previously confirmed cases. This Mpox News r...

Indian scientists discover that phytochemicals from Allophylus serratus can potentially treat Monkeypox (Mpox)

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 22 days ago

Medical-News: A New Hope in the Fight Against Monkeypox In an exciting development, a team of Indian scientists has uncovered that certain phytochemicals derived from the medicinal plant Allophylus serratus may have the potential to inhibit the activity of a critical enzyme in the Monkeypox virus (MPXV). This breakthrough discovery offers new hope in the global fight against this zoonotic disease,...

Israeli researchers identify Viroporins in Mpox virus that can be exploited for treatments

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 22 days ago

Medical News: Unveiling the Hidden Channels of the Mpox Virus Researchers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem-Israel have taken a significant step forward in understanding the Mpox (Monkeypox) virus, a member of the Poxviridae family, which has recently emerged as a global threat. With only two FDA-approved antiviral drugs currently available to combat this virus although both are proving not ...

WHO faces criticism over two-year delay in Mpox vaccine access for Africa. Calls for Tedros’ resignation grow

Nikhil Prasad Aug 26, 2024 22 days ago

Medical News: The World Health Organization (WHO) is under fire for its role in delaying the distribution of Mpox vaccines to Africa, despite the worsening crisis on the continent. Activist groups, medical professionals, and public health officials are now demanding the resignation of WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, citing the organization’s mishandling of the situation and ...

Danish biotech under fire for alleged profiteering from vaccines amid global Mpox crisis

James Josh Aug 25, 2024 23 days ago

Medical News: In the wake of the ongoing global health crisis surrounding the spread of Mpox (Monkeypox), concerns have surfaced regarding the actions of Bavarian Nordic, a Danish biotechnology company responsible for producing one of the only approved vaccines for the disease. Critics, including the U.S.-based watchdog group Public Citizen, have accused the company of prioritizing profits over pu...

Azadirachta indica (Neem) should be studied and explored as a potential adjuvant in Mpox (Monkeypox) treatments

Nikhil Prasad Aug 25, 2024 23 days ago

Medical News: The recent resurgence of Monkeypox (Mpox) has triggered global concern due to its high transmission rates and the severe complications it can cause, particularly in vulnerable populations. With limited treatment options available, researchers are exploring alternative and complementary therapies to bolster existing treatment protocols. Among these, Azadirachta indica, commonly known ...

Doctor warns that Mpox deaths can occur even in healthy individuals without underlying conditions