CNN – A very rare disease called smallpox, a minor relative of smallpox, is spreading around the world. According to the World Health Organization, more than 250 cases have been reported in at least 16 countries. According to experts, the disease is transmitted through close and prolonged contact with an infected person. Rosamund Lewis, head …
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The World Health Organization (WHO) says it expects more cases to be detected in countries where smallpox is still undiagnosed. Between May 13 and May 21, at least 92 laboratory-confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases of smallpox were reported to the WHO from 12 countries where the virus is not endemic. In non-endemic countries, a …
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The World Health Organization (WHO) says it expects more cases to be detected in countries where smallpox is still undiagnosed. Between May 13 and May 21, at least 92 laboratory-confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases of smallpox were reported to the WHO from 12 countries where the virus is not endemic. In non-endemic countries, a …
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LONDON (AP) – The World Health Organization’s chief adviser has described an unprecedented outbreak of smallpox in monkeys. The last two mass events in Europe as a “casual incident” in developed countries are explained by horrific sexual behavior. In an interview with the Associated Press, Dr. David Haymann, a former head of the World Health …
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LONDON (AP) – The World Health Organization’s chief adviser has described an unprecedented outbreak of smallpox in monkeys. The last two mass events in Europe as a “casual incident” in developed countries are explained by horrific sexual behavior. In an interview with the Associated Press, Dr. David Haymann, a former head of the World Health …
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The World Health Organization meets daily to determine the next steps in the control of smallpox. Cases have been confirmed in the United Kingdom, Portugal, Sweden, Italy and the United States. Cases in Canada and Spain are also being investigated. Wisconsin struggled with its onset of the disease 20 years ago. In Wisconsin, cases have …
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The World Health Organization meets daily to determine the next steps in the control of smallpox. Cases have been confirmed in the United Kingdom, Portugal, Sweden, Italy and the United States. Cases in Canada and Spain are also being investigated. Wisconsin struggled with its onset of the disease 20 years ago. In Wisconsin, cases have …
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In 1968, on the fourth day of the rash, a portion of the skin tissue from a monkey with the smallpox virus was magnified 50 times. CDC / Handout via REUTERS Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com to sign up NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) – World health officials are sounding the …
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In 1968, on the fourth day of the rash, a portion of the skin tissue from a monkey with the smallpox virus was magnified 50 times. CDC / Handout via REUTERS Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com to sign up Cases in nine European countries, North America and Australia The reason is …
Rare cases of the virus outside Africa Cases in Great Britain, Spain, Belgium, France and North America The reason is still unclear The WTO will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the situation Germany has more than 100 cases in Europe LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) was due to hold …
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