This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns.

Background information on

SIGA Files Application Supporting Emergency Use Approval for ST-246  -  24 Mar 2008
Business Wire (press release),...in numerous animal models of orthopoxvirus disease, including the complete protection of primates from lethal doses of monkeypox and smallpox virus.

Study identifies poxvirus mechanism  -  Feb 26, 2008
The Kaleidoscope,The poxvirus family consists of several viruses such as monkeypox and cowpox that create a rash and eventually sores that, when broken, release the virus

Nanotechnology approach shows promise with vaccines  -  Mar 13, 2008
MLive.com,So for things like a monkeypox outbreak or a suspected bioterrorism event, the risk of the vaccine may actually outweigh the risk from the event.

CDC to Destroy Oldest Smallpox Vaccine  -  Feb 29, 2008
The Associated PressThe Dryvax came in handy in 2003, when it was used to help contain an outbreak of monkeypox in the United States. "There are situations where one does have

Nasal Vaccine for Smallpox Confers High Levels of Immunity Without ...  -  Feb 27, 2008
FOXBusiness...protection to the public in the event of a bioterrorist attack or a natural outbreak of a related orthopoxvirus infection such as monkeypox," he said.

CDC retires one old smallpox vaccine, keeps another  -  Mar 7, 2008
CIDRAP,The vaccine was also given to a few people who had potential exposure to monkeypox in the US outbreak in the summer of 2003. About 70 people contracted the

NIH responds to worries about Boston biodefense lab  -  Mar 6, 2008
CIDRAP,The pathogens used in the assessment included Ebola hemorrhagic fever virus, monkeypox virus, Sabia hemorrhagic fever virus, and Rift Valley fever virus.

University Events  -  Mar 6, 2008
Washington University Record,..."Monkeypox and Smallpox: 'Historic' Considerations for the Emergence of Orthopoxvirus Diseases." Inger K. Damon, lab. chief, CDC, Atlanta.

New Nasally Smallpox Vaccine Developed  -  Feb 28, 2008
Associated Content,...with a fast response in the event of a bioterrorist attack with smallpox or in the event of a natural outbreak with related orthopoxvirus (monkeypox).

Toward An Effective Treatment For Monkeypox  -  Feb 4, 2008
Science Daily (press release)4, 2008) — Researchers in Washington and Oregon report an advance toward developing much-needed new drugs and vaccines for monkeypox.

Monkeypox in the United States  -  Feb 8, 2008
TamilStar.com,As of June 9, a total of 33 persons with suspected monkeypox had been reported in Wisconsin (18), Illinois (10), and Indiana (5).

What are the clinical features of monkeypox?  -  Feb 8, 2008
TamilStar.com,In humans, monkeypox is similar to smallpox, except that enlargement of lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) is associated with monkeypox.

OHSU spinoff awarded grant to develop tests for smallpox, monkeypox  -  Feb 10, 2008
KTVZ,...the University of California at Los Angeles. They will work to develop rapid and accurate diagnostic tests for poxviruses, including smallpox and monkeypox.

Poxvirus potency revealed by map  -  Feb 11, 2008
Montgomery Advertiser,Poxviruses include such diseases as smallpox, cowpox and monkeypox. Though smallpox was declared officially eradicated in 1979, other similar poxviruses

Animal carriers pose new health risks  -  Feb 2, 2008
Times of India,Bird flu, monkeypox, Nipah virus, SARS (civet cats suspected) and Ebola virus (simians) are known to be zoonotic, a result, to a greater or lesser extent,

How Poxviruses Such as Smallpox Evade The Immune System  -  Feb 1, 2008
Science Daily (press release)...the interferon-gamma binding protein found in the mousepox virus -- one of the family of viruses that also includes smallpox, monkeypox and cowpox.

Possible massive outbreak of bird flu in NE predicted  -  Jan 30, 2008
Times of India,In earlier studies, the technique successfully predicted the prevalence of infectious diseases like ebola, chagas, human monkeypox, malaria and dengue in

Poxvirus Potency Uncovered in New Atomic Map  -  Feb 1, 2008
Newswise (press release)Poxviruses include many classes of the invasive organism such as smallpox, cowpox and monkeypox. Smallpox in particular has played a tragic role in human

Zoonosis Part 2 (Diseases caused by animals)  -  Jan 22, 2008
American Chronicle,In America, Monkeypox was reported in June 2003 when people reported sick after handling pet prairie dogs that were infected with Monkey pox.

Oregon college gets Florida money  -  Jan 22, 2008
Orlando Sentinel,Ore., where more than a dozen researchers are gaining acclaim for their study of infectious diseases ranging from AIDS to monkeypox.

CDC, LI experts warn of threats from exotic pets  -  Dec 17, 2007
Newsday,Dr. Paul Arguin of the CDC said a 2003 monkeypox outbreak in the Midwest occurred because of two exotic pets. Some people had become smitten with prairie

Risk analysis for Boston lab slammed as 'shoddy'  -  Dec 5, 2007
Nature.com (subscription),The facility will house research on deadly pathogens such as the Ebola and monkeypox viruses. The report's criticisms are aimed at a document,

Disease Reporting Changing in Wisconsin  -  Dec 17, 2007
WKBT,Another new addition is Monkeypox, which affected dozens of people four years ago after contact with prairie dogs. The list is a way to identify outbreaks,

Asking Where And When The Next Disease Outbreak Could Happen  -  Dec 10, 2007
Newswise (press release)Newswise — It was one of those things you hear about on the news: an outbreak of monkeypox in the Chicago area. An animal dealer placed infected rats from

Holiday celebration helps Brandon Food Pantry  -  Dec 13, 2007
The Reporter,Such bands as Full Blown, MonkeyPox, Dusty, Absorbis, The Zoasters, and Iguana will be joining Poltrock for a full night of music.

Changes to state's communicable disease list  -  Dec 10, 2007
WKBT,Also new on the list is monkeypox. That's the disease contracted by dozens of residents four years ago because of contact with pet prairie dogs.

Wisconsin's communicable disease list changes  -  Dec 9, 2007
Wisconsin State Journal,Also new on the list: exotic diseases such as monkeypox. Wisconsin landed in the national spotlight four years ago after dozens of residents contracted the

Cloned, Glow in the Dark Cats  -  Dec 12, 2007
Slashdot...or from primates to humans (monkeypox) b) creatures which have regular contact, ie from cats to humans, deer to humans (chronic wasting disease),

SIGA Completes 21 Day Multi-Dose Human Clinical Safety and Dose ...  -  Dec 6, 2007
CNNMoney.com...activity in various animal models of poxvirus disease, including the complete protection of primates from lethal doses of monkeypox and smallpox virus.

DC scientists flunk BioLab risk assessment  -  Dec 5, 2007
South End News,The NIH risk assessment studied the effects of Ebola Hemorrghagic Fever, Monkeypox and Sabia Hemorrhagic Fever, which, according to the council,

Panel faults NIH risk assessment for Boston biodefense lab  -  Dec 5, 2007
CIDRAP,...and described in the risk assessment: Ebola hemorrhagic fever virus, monkeypox virus, Sabia hemorrhagic fever virus, and Rift Valley fever virus.

Rosendale Area News  -  Dec 3, 2007
The Reporter,Dusty, Full Blown, Iguana, Monkeypox, Ted Otto, and the Zoasters. The musical lineup is subject to change. All of the musicians donate their time.

Breadth of MRSA's reach into Rochester is unknown  -  Dec 2, 2007
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,In recent years, New York has added smallpox, monkeypox and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) to the required-reporting list of diseases.

Report Faults NIH Safety Analysis of Biosafety Laboratory at Boston U.  -  Nov 29, 2007
Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)Another virus causes monkeypox, an illness similar to smallpox. Panel members also said that the NIH's study appeared oversimplified and did not refer to

States take on alien invaders  -  28 Nov 2007
Superior Telegram,One example is the 2003 outbreak of monkeypox, which infected several people and prairie dogs before it was eradicated. The virus, which causes a fever and

Former director of Iowa Hygienic lab talks about pandemics  -  28 Nov 2007
Radio Iowa,Gilchrist says no one, of course, knows when the next pandemic will strike, or whether it'll be an affliction like monkeypox, bird flu, SARS or something

detrick scientist named an outstanding young american  -  Nov 20, 2007
Frederick News Post (subscription),..."i have a $10 million program ... you can work on ebola (or) marburg in the morning and then go work on monkeypox in the afternoon.

cowpox finding could lead to new vaccines  -  Nov 16, 2007
United Press International...scientists said they found that strains of monkeypox prevalent in central africa likely have the same ability. the study's authors said the finding will

monkey meat at center of nyc court case  -  Nov 24, 2007
Guardian Unlimited,...the complaint warned of ``the potential health risks to humans linking bushmeat to diseases like lassa fever, ebola, hiv, sars and monkeypox.

poxvirus’s evasive ability may raise hopes for new vaccine design  -  Nov 17, 2007
Thaindian.com,...monkeypox and, if it ever became a concern again, smallpox. researchers working on the next generation of poxvirus vaccines are hoping to minimize the

state says animal officer broke no laws, leaves alleged sale of ...  -  Nov 7, 2007
Florida Today,...without written permission from the food and drug administration. prairie dogs have been linked to monkeypox, a disease which can be fatal in humans.

UN tracking monkeypox cases in Africa  -  Sep 27, 2007
Seattle Times,By Bloomberg News The potentially lethal monkeypox virus is spreading in the Republic of Congo, the United Nations said. More than 60 people have been

Congo-Brazzaville: Monkeypox Infects 60 in North  -  Sep 25, 2007
AllAfrica.com,At least 60 people have been affected by an outbreak of Monkeypox in the northern department of Likouala in the Republic of Congo, a health official has

Republic of Congo has monkeypox outbreak  -  Sep 27, 2007
CIDRAP,Sep 27, 2007 (CIDRAP News) – More than 60 cases of monkeypox have been reported in the Republic of Congo since the beginning of this year,

SIGA Technologies: ST-246 completely prevents mortality in ...  -  Sep 26, 2007
Reuters...showing signs of infection with monkeypox virus as part of a primate trial conducted at the US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases.

Guest opinion  -  Oct 18, 2007
South End News,...and four draft analyses focused on simulated accidents involving other infectious agents — Ebola, monkeypox, Sabia and Rift Valley Fever viruses.

Siga shares soar on smallpox drug advances  -  Sep 27, 2007
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com,John Huggins, the Army scientist in charge of the study, said orally administered ST-246 is the first drug candidate that successfully treated monkeypox in

Report: Vulnerable germ labs tough to identify  -  Oct 3, 2007
Eyewitness News,...approved to work with 72 of the world's deadliest organisms and poisons, including anthrax, bird flu virus, monkeypox and plague-causing bacteria.

Some deadly organisms 'missing'  -  Oct 2, 2007
PRESS TV,...sticks and more: there are also reports on accidents involving anthrax, bird flu virus, monkeypox and plague-causing bacteria at 44 labs in 24 states.

More than 100 incidents reported at labs handling deadly germs  -  Oct 2, 2007
KGAN,A review of confidential reports submitted to federal regulators show that mishaps involved anthrax, monkeypox, bird flu virus and plague-causing bacteria.

SIGA Technologies' smallpox drug shows 100% protection  -  Sep 27, 2007
SmallCapInvestor...that its lead smallpox drug, ST-246, demonstrated 100% protection against death in cynomolgus monkeys showing signs of infection with monkeypox virus.

Scientists, flu renew annual combat  -  Oct 14, 2007
The Missoulian,It is not SARS or monkeypox or West Nile, or any of the dozens of headline-grabbing viruses that so famously travel the world. It is the common flu,

Congress probes how labs handle lethal germs  -  Oct 3, 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution,The accidents involved anthrax, bird flu virus, monkeypox and plague-causing bacteria at 44 labs in 24 states. The number of accidents has risen steadily.

Reports reveal dozens of accidents involving deadliest toxins at ...  -  Oct 2, 2007
Kansas City Star,They describe accidents involving anthrax, bird flu virus, monkeypox and plague-causing bacteria at 44 labs in 24 states. Many are still being investigated.

Mishandling of Germs on Rise at US Labs  -  Oct 2, 2007
The Associated PressThey describe accidents involving anthrax, bird flu virus, monkeypox and plague-causing bacteria at 44 labs in 24 states. More than two-dozen incidents were

Wednesday's Late Winners & Losers  -  Sep 26, 2007
TheStreet.comST-246 smallpox drug candidate showed "100% protection against death" in preclinical testing on cynomolgus monkeys showing signs of monkeypox infection.

Bioterrorism and the transport by air of dangerous pathogens  -  Oct 4, 2007
Ceylon Daily News,These are Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), monkeypox and pandemic influenza. These are naturally occurring diseases, which are of concern because

Animal services under fire  -  Sep 9, 2007
Florida Today,Prairie dogs have been linked to monkeypox, a disease which can be fatal in humans. A county audit found that the ownership records of 43 animals were

FDA rules foster underground resistance  -  Aug 15, 2007
Boston Globe,What most worries federal authorities is monkeypox, a fearsome disease that lurks in African rain forests and hitchhiked to the Western Hemisphere via giant

At monkey meat trial, a lesson on wildlife  -  Aug 31, 2007
Staten Island Advance - SILive.com,...bushmeat when questioned by assistant United States attorney Jonathan Green, which could include HIV, Ebola, monkeypox and yellow fever, among others.

Officials Call for Regulation of Non-Native Animals  -  Sep 8, 2007
Wheeling News Register,For example, in 2003, prairie dogs became infected with monkeypox via infected rats that came into country from Africa. Some of the prairie dogs entered

Texas University Responds to Biosafety Complaints  -  Sep 7, 2007
Science Magazine (subscription)...such as Ebola and monkeypox, that are considered potential bioweapons and whose use is strictly controlled by the US government.

‘We want people-to-people, professional-to-professional ...  -  Sep 6, 2007
Lucknow Newsline,He mentioned avian influenza, SARS, Monkeypox, the west-Nile virus infection, the Nipah and Hendra virus infections and plague as areas of ‘epidemiological

Monkey Meat Trial Turns Academic With Wildlife Talk  -  Aug 30, 2007
New York Sun,Among them are ebola, yellow fever, HIV, and monkeypox, Glenda Galland, an officer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, testified.

Vet shortage nears critical stage, but you can help  -  Aug 28, 2007
California Farm Bureau,...has been a significant global increase of newly emerging infectious disease outbreaks, including West Nile virus, avian influenza, SARS and monkeypox.

BioLab deemed 'safe' by NIH  -  Aug 24, 2007
South End News,The report examined the potential transmission of Ebola, monkeypox, Rift Valley Fever and the Sabia virus in the three sites, Boston, Tyngsborough,

Opening Session illustrates global health interconnections  -  Aug 21, 2007
American Veterinary Medical Association,Since 2001, Dr. Gerberding added, many of the CDC's challenges have been zoonotic diseases—including anthrax, monkeypox, SARS, and avian influenza.

Dispute Over Monkey Meat Hits on Religious Freedom  -  Aug 19, 2007
New York Sun,Diseases linked to primates include HIV, SARS, Ebola, Monkeypox, and Lassa Fever, the federal government says in its complaint in the case,

Ministry Lifts Ban On Export Of Monkeys  -  Aug 16, 2007
Bernama,It has also been identified as a possible vector for Ebola virus, monkeypox and is a known carrier of B-virus (Herpesvirus simiae).

Effort aims to enhance teamwork to improve human, animal health  -  Aug 5, 2007
American Medical News (subscription)Think of the ongoing avian influenza watch and recent outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome and monkeypox, said AVMA Immediate Past President Roger

Senate backs Allard's vet item  -  Aug 2, 2007
The Coloradoan,Diseases such as West Nile virus, SARS, monkeypox, avian flu, anthrax, plague and hantavirus are all transmitted by species ranging from mosquitoes to

US hopes to wipe out giant Gambian rats in Fla.  -  Jun 17, 2007
Baltimore Sun,The threats: They eat crops - and spread the monkeypox virus. "We missed the opportunity to stop iguanas; we're stuck with them now," said USDA biologist

Officials ban private ownership of Gambian pouch rats in Florida  -  Jun 9, 2007
Tampa Bay's 10,Officials say they eat crops and spread the monkeypox virus. Officials hope the ban will help them eradicate a wild colony of the rodents on Grassy Key and

Why Rich Countries Should Care About the World's Least Healthy People  -  Jul 3, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),...have emerged during the last 2 to 3 decades, ranging from hemorrhagic fevers, legionnaires disease, and hantavirus to West Nile virus and monkeypox.

TODAY'S NEWS  -  Jun 12, 2007
Washington Post,The rats destroy crops and spread a virus called monkeypox. After a 2003 outbreak, federal officials banned the importing and selling of African rodents,

Is Bird Flu A Real Threat? How To Tell Fact From Fiction About ...  -  Jun 27, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Today they play critical roles on research teams working to alleviate AIDS, SARS, cancer, chronic wasting disease, monkeypox and bioterrorism.

Approaching Community Health Collaboratively  -  Jun 19, 2007
Georgetown University News, Calendars & Events,While at RAND, he looked at community responses to local outbreaks of SARS, West Nile virus and monkeypox. Asking questions about their preparedness efforts

The Spreading Epidemic  -  28 Apr 2007
Forbes,Or monkeypox in Manhattan? Not to mention the ever present threat of a bird flu pandemic. Signs of catastrophe abound. The nonnative tiger mosquito,

The Plague Fighters: Stopping the Next Pandemic Before It Begins  -  Apr 23, 2007
Wired NewsAnn Rimoin, for example, runs a parallel project designed to detect the emergence of monkeypox, a relative of smallpox, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

New treatment aids US toddler with rare ailment  -  Apr 13, 2007
Reuters India,The drug, which has been proven to work in primates infected with smallpox and monkeypox, was one of several treatments used on the child.

The Future of Health Care in the United States  -  Apr 3, 2007
Insurance News Net,...monkeypox in the United States, and influenza in various parts of the world; (3) deliberately emerging diseases that are agents of bioterrorism;

Search the web for more resources on

Web health.mongabay.com

Disclaimer:

Contact a physician with regard to health concerns. Email requests for further health information will be discarded.

The materials contained on this Web site are for informational purposes only and do not constitute health or medical advice. Use of information on this site does not create or constitute any kind of agreement or contract between you and the owners or users of this site, the owners of the servers upon which it is housed, or anyone else who is in any way connected with this site.

Many links on health.mongabay.com lead to other sites. health.mongabay.com does not sponsor, endorse or otherwise approve of the materials appearing in such sites. Nor is health.mongabay.com responsible for dead or misdirected links.