Mpox infections climb again in Chicago area, health officials say

Health officials say mpox cases are rising again in Chicago. The virus, once called monkeypox, causes rashes, sores, fever and tiredness.

New form of mpox reported in US for 1st time

A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.

CDC issues stark warning on rapid spread of deadlier Mpox strain

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a stark warning to Americans this week regarding the rapid spread of a deadlier form of Mpox currently sweeping through the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 

Rising mpox cases prompt concern from medical officials
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Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health breaks down what you need to know about mpox cases in Chicago and what the latest data is saying about the outbreak.

Chicago doctors urge vaccinations as monkeypox cases rise
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Doctors in Chicago are warning of a sudden uptick in cases of monkeypox. In the last two weeks, Howard Brown Health has diagnosed seven new cases.? That is not a lot compared to case levels of 2022, but the sudden spike has doctors concerned.

WHO renames monkeypox as 'mpox,' citing racism concerns

The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.

Chicago confirms deaths of two people with monkeypox
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The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed on Friday the deaths of two people who were diagnosed with monkeypox.

Chicago confirms deaths of two people with monkeypox

The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed on Friday the deaths of two people who were diagnosed with monkeypox.

Chicago's top doctor on the city's fight against monkeypox
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Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about monkeypox in the city and how they are preparing for an increase in COVID cases this fall.

Northern Illinois University reports its first case of monkeypox

A student at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb has tested positive for monkeypox, university officials announced Thursday.

Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report

Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.

WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns

Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.

Monkeypox in Illinois: Vaccines in limited supply ahead of school year

Illinois public health officials are trying to get the word out about monkeypox as students are returning to college dorms and their social networks.

IDPH announces daycare worker monkeypox case
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There is a new monkeypox investigation underway in Illinois involving a daycare worker.