GP tells AusDoc about diagnosing Australia’s first monkeypox case
Australia's first case was detected in Melbourne after the patient presented to a GP clinic.
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Australia bolsters monkeypox treatments as cases escalate overseas
The WHO is meeting today on whether to trigger its highest level of alert over the infection.
Monkeypox DNA detected in semen of four patients
The finding is suggestive of sexual transmission but does not prove it, Italian doctors say.
Doctors say genital cellulitis flagged Australia’s first monkeypox case
The patient, in his 30s, presented to a GP clinic in Melbourne.
GPs find two more cases of monkeypox
One case is believed to have no connection with overseas travel, health authorities say.
GPs urged to wear gowns and masks if they suspect monkeypox
Professor Michael Kidd says GPs need to have their 'wits about them' to spot cases.
GP identifies patient with probable monkeypox in Sydney
Health authorities are urging doctors to be alert to possible cases following unprecedented outbreaks in non-endemic countries.
How two passengers infected 15 on a Perth-bound flight
Sitting two rows away raised risk sevenfold despite mask wearing and air purification, finds Australian study.
Medical Must-See: How an airline passenger’s blocked nose blew out his eye
A turbulent journey ended in ED with serious consequences.
Authorities scramble to control Japanese encephalitis outbreak
The surprisingly fast spread of the virus could herald endemicity, expert warns.
