All you need to know about the mpox virus
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All you need to know about the mpox virus

Erin Dean Health journalist

Find out how to spot signs of mpox, the risks of exposure and treatment options for people who contract the virus

Mpox has been designated a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) because of the spread of a new strain of the virus, which was first observed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Primary Health Care. 34, 5, 12-13. doi: 10.7748/phc.34.5.12.s5

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