A study said the monkeypox virus has mutated faster than expected.

The study which appeared in Nature Medicine found that there was an average of 50 mutations in samples detected in samples this year. The researchers found 50 genetic variations in viruses which was six to 12 times higher than the studies of other orthopoxviruses, the family of monkeypox.

The researchers said the genetic variations indicated "accelerated evolution".&nbsp;

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The WHO has reported 3,200 Monkeypox cases in the world with one death. The virus has now spread to 40 countries. It was first reported in May. Monkeypox cases have been the highest in Africa which has recorded over 1,500 cases since the start of the year.

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WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had said that transmission among humans currently was "among men who have sex with men, and who have reported recent sex with new or multiple partners" however he cautioned that "person-to-person transmission is ongoing and is likely underestimated."

The virus spread to South Korea this week after a citizen arrived from Germany. The patient developed fever and skin rashes including fatigue and was sent for treatment.&nbsp;

Singapore had earlier announced the first case of the disease after a 42-year-old British flight attendant was detected with the disease.

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A study said the monkeypox virus has mutated faster than expected. The study which appeared in Nature Medicine found that there was an average of 50 mutations in samples detected in samples this year.

A study said the monkeypox virus has mutated faster than expected. The study which appeared in Nature Medicine found that there was an average of 50 mutations in samples detected in samples this year. The researchers found 50 genetic variations in viruses which was six to 12 times higher than the studies of other orthopoxviruses, the family of monkeypox. The researchers said the genetic variations indicated "accelerated evolution". Also Read: Monkeypox a pandemic, declares World Health Network The WHO has reported 3,200 Monkeypox cases in the world with one death. The virus has now spread to 40 countries. It was first reported in May. Monkeypox cases have been the highest in Africa which has recorded over 1,500 cases since the start of the year. Watch: WHO to rename Monkeypox, scientists call for a non-discriminatory name WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had said that transmission among humans currently was "among men who have sex with men, and who have reported recent sex with new or multiple partners" however he cautioned that "person-to-person transmission is ongoing and is likely underestimated." The virus spread to South Korea this week after a citizen arrived from Germany. The patient developed fever and skin rashes including fatigue and was sent for treatment. Singapore had earlier announced the first case of the disease after a 42-year-old British flight attendant was detected with the disease. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Monkeypox virus mutating faster than expected: Study

Israel on Saturday reported the first case of monkeypox as the disease spread to West Asia after a 30-year-old tested positive for the virus.

The man was put in isolation and was tested as he showed mild symptoms. The virus which has been found in central and west Africa has been detected in at least 12 countries including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and European nations.

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The symptoms for&nbsp;monkeypox&nbsp;include fever, muscle aches, rashes and exhaustion. It spreads through contaminated people, however, it usually clears after two weeks or a month, according to the World Health Organisation(WHO).

WHO regional director Hans Kluge has however warned that monkeypox virus cases could increase with mass gatherings, festivals and parties during the summer in Europe.

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In Spain, at least seven people were detected with the rare virus with several more cases still being investigated even as&nbsp;health officials in Madrid confirmed 21 cases.

In England, 20 monkeypox cases have been confirmed. UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid assured&nbsp;that vaccines are effective against monkeypox. The UK detected the first case of the virus on May 7 after a person returned from Nigeria.

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Israel on Saturday reported the first case of monkeypox as the disease spread to West Asia after a 30-year-old tested positive for the virus. The man was put in isolation and was tested as he showed mild symptoms. The virus which has been found in central and west Africa has been detected in at least 12 countries including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and European nations. Also Read: Monkeypox outbreaks: A list of countries that recorded cases recently The symptoms for monkeypox include fever, muscle aches, rashes and exhaustion. It spreads through contaminated people, however, it usually clears after two weeks or a month, according to the World Health Organisation(WHO). WHO regional director Hans Kluge has however warned that monkeypox virus cases could increase with mass gatherings, festivals and parties during the summer in Europe. Watch: Should we worry about Monkeypox outbreak? In Spain, at least seven people were detected with the rare virus with several more cases still being investigated even as health officials in Madrid confirmed 21 cases. In England, 20 monkeypox cases have been confirmed. UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid assured that vaccines are effective against monkeypox. The UK detected the first case of the virus on May 7 after a person returned from Nigeria. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

After US & Europe, monkeypox spreads to Israel

The United States is the latest to detect a case of rare monkeypox as the local health body, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, on Wednesday (May 18) stated that it had confirmed a single case of monkeypox virus infection in a man who had recently travelled to Canada.

The United States is the latest to detect a case of rare monkeypox as the local health body, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, on Wednesday (May 18) stated that it had confirmed a single case of monkeypox virus infection in a man who had recently travelled to Canada. Apart from the US, cases are rising in European countries as recently Spain and Portugal detected over 40 suspected cases of monkeypox. As quoted by news agency AFP, officials said that both outbreaks concentrated in the Madrid and Lisbon areas. The monkeypox outbreaks mostly occur in west and central Africa, and only very occasionally spreads elsewhere. As per a recent statement released on May 20, WHO stated that the recent outbreaks reported across 11 countries so far are atypical, as they are occurring in non-endemic countries. "There are about 80 confirmed cases so far, and 50 pending investigations. More cases are likely to be reported as surveillance expands," WHO noted. Here's a list of countries where the monkeypox outbreaks were detected (or suspected) recently United States United Kingdom Spain Portugal Canada Sweden Australia France Belgium Germany Italy ALSO READ | Russia-Ukraine war could cause mass hunger and famine due to food insecurity, UN warns As per health officials in Spain, some of these infections may be through sexual contact — in this instance among gay or bisexual men. Health authorities in the Madrid region said, "In general, its transmission is via respiratory drops but the characteristics of the 23 suspected infections point to it being passed on through bodily fluids during sex relations." "All of them are young adult males and most of them are men who have sexual relations with other men, but not all of them," Elena Andradas, head of public health in the Madrid region, told Cadena Ser radio. ALSO READ | Why mothers shouldn't make DIY baby formula at home? Here's what experts have to say Meanwhile, Portugal's health ministry said in a statement that "the cases were all among males, the majority of them young, who had ulcerated lesions." The information shared by the above-mentioned health authorities would be a new development in understanding how the virus is transmitted. WATCH | A 7-million-year-old fossil of a crocodile ancestor found in Peru × What is monkeypox what are the symptoms? The US agency explained that the monkeypox illness often starts with flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle ache and swollen lymph nodes before causing a chickenpox-like rash on the face and body. Transmission usually happens due to close contact with infected animals such as rodents and monkeys and is limited between people. It has only been fatal in rare cases. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Rare monkeypox outbreaks: From US to Spain, list of countries where cases are detected recently