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"Understanding Alaskapox: First Fatal Case and Symptoms Revealed"

An elderly man in Alaska has died from Alaskapox, the first known fatality from the virus, which is related to smallpox and other orthopoxviruses. Symptoms include skin lesions, rash, swollen lymph nodes, and joint or muscle pain, with potential transmission from animals to humans. Health officials recommend seeking medical attention for any suspicious lesions and taking precautions around wildlife. While only a few cases have been reported, increased awareness and animal sampling are needed to better understand the virus's impact.

via CBS News|

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"First Human Death from Alaskapox Virus Linked to Stray Cat Exposure"

An elderly man in Alaska has become the first reported fatality from Alaskapox, a recently discovered virus related to smallpox, cowpox, and mpox. The man, who had a suppressed immune system due to cancer treatment, lived in a remote area and had no recent travel history or close contacts with similar illnesses. The virus may be zoonotic, potentially transmitted from animals to humans, and health officials found evidence of infection in small mammals in the area. While the virus's transmission remains unclear, health authorities recommend precautions such as covering skin lesions, washing hands thoroughly, and following federal health guidelines when around wildlife to prevent potential infections.

via The Hill|

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health1 year ago•2 min saved

"First Reported Death from Alaskapox Virus in Alaska"

An elderly man in Alaska has become the first reported fatality from the recently discovered Alaskapox virus, with symptoms related to smallpox, cowpox, and mpox. The man, who had a suppressed immune system due to cancer treatment, lived in a remote area and had no recent travel history. It is suspected that the virus may be zoonotic, potentially transmitted from animals to humans, with evidence of infection found in small mammals in the area. Health officials recommend precautions such as covering skin lesions, washing hands thoroughly, and following federal health guidelines when around wildlife to prevent potential Alaskapox infections.

via The Associated Press|

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