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This project investigates the genetic and viral factors influencing the severity of monkeypox disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It aims to identify host genetic variants and viral characteristics that affect disease outcomes in exposed individuals.
Background:
Monkeypox virus (MPV) is a member of the Poxviridae family that includes smallpox, cowpox and chickenpox viruses.
Endemic to equatorial Africa following casual human to animal or human to human transmission , recent events have seen an increased incidence with indications of sexual transmission.
The disease is characterized by fever, muscle aches, skin rash, lymphadenopathy, oral sores, sore throat, cough, etc.
Within any cluster of high risk contacts of a case mpox; however, not eve…
National Health Laboratory Services
NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES
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Uganda, Kampala
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
Canada, Hamilton
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
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