The human strain: can mpox be contained?
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The Mpox Outbreak: A Public Health Emergency
This chapter explores the outbreak of Mpox, detailing its high contagion rate and recent emergence outside Africa, categorized as a public health emergency by the WHO. It discusses the characteristics of the more dangerous clade 1b, the challenges in managing the outbreak, and the psychological impact on affected communities. The chapter emphasizes the urgent need for a coordinated international response and expanded vaccination efforts, particularly in Africa.
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