Mpox
Coverage of Mpox in the Nexus archive.
- Mpox smuggling case prompts congressional scrutiny of National Institutes of Health
The US House committee on energy and commerce is investigating the National Institutes of Health after two scientists were charged with smuggling mpox samples into the United States without declaring them and lying to investigators. Federal law enforcement alleges that Dr. Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe transported undeclared vials containing mpox and provided false information.
- Mpox in Hong Kong: what to know about the virus and sauna-linked outbreak
Hong Kong has seen a surge in Mpox cases linked to a gay-friendly sauna and fitness club in Mong Kok. Health authorities are conducting a vaccination outreach program for high-risk groups and have contacted over 300 individuals who visited the venue since May for medical surveillance.
- 5 Mpox cases linked to Hong Kong ‘premier’ gay sauna, contact tracing under way
Hong Kong health authorities identified five Mpox cases linked to a gay sauna and fitness club in Mong Kok called Hutong. The venue was closed for investigation after the cases, including two previously reported by mainland Chinese authorities, were linked to 'high-risk activities' with strangers.
- NIH researchers charged with trying to smuggle monkeypox into US: DOJ
NIH researchers are charged by the DOJ with attempting to smuggle monkeypox into the United States. Monkeypox, also referred to as Mpox, is a viral illness transmitted through close contact.
- 2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities
Two U.S. government lab scientists were charged with smuggling deactivated mpox virus vials into the U.S. from Africa and lying to authorities during an airport interview. They were stopped at Detroit Metropolitan Airport after a trip to the Republic of Congo, where an mpox outbreak caused over 2,000 deaths.
- Health officials report uptick in mpox infections in Wisconsin
Health officials in Wisconsin report five mpox cases this year, urging higher-risk individuals to consider vaccination. Mpox spreads through close contact and contaminated items, with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services highlighting prevention measures and risk factors like recent travel or sexual exposure.
- A CDC page on mpox caught in political crosshairs
A CDC page on mpox has become embroiled in political controversy. The article references a Senate hearing on the NIH and discusses confusion around STI information.
- PMOS shows us why many scientific terms need to be renamed
The article discusses the renaming of PCOS to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), comparing it to previous name changes like covid-19 and mpox. It argues that renaming scientific terms is important and reveals that names carry significant implications.
- California urges mpox vaccination after more-severe strain detected in San Francisco
California health officials are urging high-risk residents to get vaccinated against mpox after a potentially more-severe strain of the virus was detected for the first time in San Francisco. The advisory highlights concerns over the strain's increased severity.
- Most dangerous strain of mpox detected for the first time in major West Coast city
The most dangerous strain of mpox has been detected for the first time in a major West Coast city. This development raises concerns about public health and potential outbreaks.
- Mpox in Pakistan’s Sindh Linked to Newborn Deaths, Reports Say
Mpox has been reported in Pakistan’s Sindh province, with deaths among newborns linked to the disease. Reports suggest the outbreak is causing fatalities in this region.