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Understanding Monkeypox: Cause, symptoms and treatment

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A new variant of the Mpox disease declared by WHO as a public health emergency of international concern is more lethal, spreads fast and causes more fatalities. [Getty Images]

Recent reports have highlighted an increase in Mpox, also known as Monkeypox, across various regions worldwide, particularly in Africa.

In Kenya, the first case was identified in Taita Taveta. To date, 12 individuals have been screened, with 6 testing negative.

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