New case of mpox smallpox recorded in Europe more patients could be
New case of mpox smallpox recorded in Europe more patients could beExperts say the risk to the general population remains low. A new case of the mpox (monkeypox virus) variant has been reported in Europe. According to Roche (Switzerland), a world leader in the development of diagnostic technologies, there are more infected people in Europe than officially known.
As reported by Reuters, Roche CEO Thomas Schinecker said that there are more cases of mpox virus infection in Europe than previously known. "It seems that there are already more cases of mpox infection in Europe, perhaps not all of which are reported in the media," the CEO said.
She also noted the first reported case of the new mpox variant, reported by Germany on Tuesday, although the Robert Koch Institute, which is responsible for the country's health services, said yesterday that the risk to the general population remained low.
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