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In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers examined sample collection practices, epidemiological characteristics, and cycle threshold (Ct) values for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests used in two reference laboratories in the United States (U.S.) to detect monkeypox virus (MPXV).

Monkeypox: 14th case reported in India, 9th in Delhi

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in its recent study said that genome sequences from India covering 90-99 per cent genome were found to be belonging to A.2 Lineage of clade IIb.

Dr. Suresh Kumar said a study is going on over monkeypox cases in Delhi, "We are doing the patient study, we have observed that Nigeria or African Origin patients are in the majority and Indian...

It has found three sub clusters among A.2 lineage - first cluster Kerala (n5) and Delhi (n2) aligned with the USA-2022 ON674051.1; while second of Delhi (n3) aligned with USA-2022 ON675438.1 and third cluster consists of the UK, US and Thailand - in the study conducted by ICMR-NIV Pune. 📰 Monkeypox in India: ICMR Performs Genome Characterisation of MPV Cases, Identifies 3 Sub-Clusters Among A.2 Lineage.

"This is the first fatal case of Monkeypox reported from India. This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion to diagnose MPXV in those presenting with atypical...

The monkeypox virus can lead to neurologic complications such as brain inflammation, according to a new report published by the CDC’s Monkeypox Emergency Response Team.

In a recent study published in the journal Viruses, researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases identified and presented all the relevant research on the monkeypox virus (MPXV) to draw inferences about the 2022 MPXV outbreak.

Los Angeles County public health officials reported last week that a man infected with monkeypox had died, raising the total to two deaths in the US. However, the County’s chief medical officer, Dr. Rita Singh, told reporters that an investigation was underway to determine the monkeypox virus’ contribution to his death.

Monkeypox: Myocarditis has also been reported in other monkeypox patients from the 2022 outbreak, although infectious disease specialists think it is most likely a rare consequence.