First identified in Africa more than 50 years ago, experts believe the monkeypox virus transferred from a primate or rodent to a human. However, since monkeypox is not a respiratory virus and is typically spread through saliva or bodily fluids, experts believe it will not become as contagious as COVID-19.
RAGs 9 months ago
At last, an organization the Rand Paul would approve of.
braindead Premium Member 9 months ago
We still have plenty of ivermectin left, correct?
smartty cat Premium Member 9 months ago
….and, you be a monkey’s uncle.
VegaAlopex 9 months ago
The virus doesn’t look like its prey. Molecular biology deals with cells.
akachman Premium Member 9 months ago
For once, we older folks, with the small pox vaccine, get an edge on a virus.
colinmac2 9 months ago
Rhesus Pieces!
ArtyD2 Premium Member 9 months ago
Comes from rodents, Rhesus isn’t a factor. Oh, wait.
guyjen2004 Premium Member 9 months ago
Monkeypox has been known since 1958. We’ve had cases in the US before. Why the panic now?
Maybe it’s plan B in case certain people can’t whip up the Mid-Term Variant of covid?
Radish the old word monger Premium Member 9 months ago
And don’t forget your towel.
superposition 9 months ago
Hopefully, NOT something to be alarmed about.
First identified in Africa more than 50 years ago, experts believe the monkeypox virus transferred from a primate or rodent to a human. However, since monkeypox is not a respiratory virus and is typically spread through saliva or bodily fluids, experts believe it will not become as contagious as COVID-19.
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/05/experts-shed-light-on-the-threat-of-monkeypox.html
https://www.alaskapublic.org/2022/05/23/monkeypox-likely-isnt-much-of-a-threat-to-the-public-a-white-house-official-says/
Subversive 9 months ago
If this turns out to be a pandemic, let’s not monkey around with the truth this time, please.
apfelzra Premium Member 9 months ago
I’ve read (from reliable sources) that the smallpox vaccination most older folks received many decades ago should cross-protect against monkeypox.