Mpox emergency in Africa
Mpox emergency in Africa
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United States: Elsevier Ltd
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English
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United States: Elsevier Ltd
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In 2024 alone, from Jan 1 to Aug 23, 21 466 cases (3350 confirmed and 18 116 suspected) and 591 deaths—representing a case-fatality rate (CFR) of 2·9%—were reported from 13 African Union member states. According to the Africa CDC, the virulence of the clades currently circulating is contributing to the high mortality rate. Health workers tour the t...
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Mpox emergency in Africa
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_3102470600
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_3102470600
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1473-3099,1474-4457
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1474-4457
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10.1016/S1473-3099(24)00592-9
