In addition to a blistering rash and flu-like symptoms, the monkeypox virus could wreak havoc on your brain, new research reveals.
The monkeypox outbreak has shown the LGBTQ+ community has specific needs, just like any community, and the next Israeli government must recognize and prioritize the challenges we face.
Action stemming from that declaration needs to be urgent, including increased vaccination, testing, isolation for those infected and contact tracing, global health experts said.
After WHO declared a global health emergency, health officials recommend that at-risk populations use condoms during sexual activity.
The original agreed-upon shipment of 2,000 vaccines was more than doubled on Horowitz's request • 105 Israeli men test positive for monkeypox as of Saturday
So far, in Israel, there are 90 registered monkeypox cases, none requiring hospitalization.
While scientists were able to identify monkeypox viral contamination on surfaces. However, they were unable to determine if one could actually contract the disease from these surfaces.
The new CDC guidelines are meant to inform people on how to manage the risk of contracting Monkeypox at social gatherings or during sexual encounters.
Its guidelines recommend avoiding animal names or geographic regions. The novel coronavirus and its variants were renamed for this reason.
The patient was hospitalized at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, and is said to be in mild condition.
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