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Monkeypox South Africa

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Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research leading to. The UK cases are said to be the West African strain. Khwui73 Ytnjum Although 15 countries have collectively reported more than 140 monkeypox cases the National Institute for Communicable Diseases NICD has confirmed that there are currently no cases of the virus in South Africa. . As more cases of monkeypox are detected in Europe and North America some scientists who have monitored numerous outbreaks in Africa say they are baffled by the unusual diseases spread in the. 8 hours agoFifteen countries have collectively reported more than 140 cases of monkeypox. 1 day agoMonkeypox is a virus endemic in parts of Central and West Africa. CAPE TOWN - While no monkeypox cases have been reported in the country the South African Medical Association Sama said that we should be vigilant. However s...