mpox

American  

[em-poks] / ˈɛmˌpɒks /

noun

Pathology.

1. a disease caused by a virus of the genus Orthopoxvirus, clinically similar to but less severe than smallpox, and transmitted to humans via contact with an infected person or animal, or with a contaminated material: first identified in humans in 1970, outbreaks historically occurred mostly in central and western Africa, with the United States in 2003 having the first confirmed cases outside of Africa, followed by global outbreaks, especially in Europe and the Americas, that became increasingly reported in the 2020s. MPX

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Etymology

Origin of mpox

First recorded in 2022; partial abbreviation of monkeypox ( def. )

Example Sentences

"The ways in which we are seeing mpox continue to spread globally is a reminder to come forward for the vaccine, if you are eligible," said Dr Katy Sinka, head of sexually transmitted infections at UKHSA.

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The vaccine is recommended if you're at higher risk of getting mpox.

From BBC

Although the vaccine hasn't been tested against clade Ib mpox, it is known to be effective in protecting against another strain called clade II.

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Mpox can also cause a fever, headaches, muscle aches, back pain, tiredness and swollen lymph nodes.

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Common symptoms of mpox include a skin rash or lesions filled with pus, which can last from two to four weeks.

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