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Republic Of Congo reports first mpox virus cases in several regions

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By LOUIS PATRICK OKAMBA
Associated Press

BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — The health ministry says the Republic of Congo has recorded its first cases of mpox in several regions. It could be an indication of how the disease may be spreading across Africa since sexual transmission was first confirmed on the continent last year. Mpox is a virus that originates in wild animals and occasionally jumps to people, who can spread it to others. The virus was previously known as monkeypox because it was first seen in research monkeys. The World Health Organization said in November it had confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in neighboring Congo for the first time. African scientists warned this could make the disease difficult to contain. The Republic of Congo’s health ministry published its report Wednesday.

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