As Mpox Cases Surge in Africa, WHO Declares a Global Emergency—Here’s What to Know
Emily Harris
Abstract
This Medical News article discusses the World Health Organization’s emergency declaration related to an mpox outbreak in Africa and the emergence of a new virus strain spread by sexual contact.
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