Mpox is spreading.
Mpox (Monkeypox) is a sickness caused by a tiny virus. If someone gets Mpox, they might see rashes on their skin. They could also have a fever, headaches, and muscle aches. But don’t worry! Most people feel better after a while.
Mpox has been spotted in many countries, even in India! That’s why health workers and groups like the World Health Organization (WHO) are working hard to keep everyone safe and stop the spread of this illness.
Mpox test approved.
The WHO has approved a new test to check for Mpox! This test is like a superhero for health because it helps countries worldwide find out if someone has the virus quickly and easily.
The amazing people at Abbott Molecular Inc. created the Alinity m MPXV assay. It can tell if someone has MPox in real-time, so doctors can help people get better faster!
With this new test, people can find out early if they have mpox, get treatment quickly, and help stop the virus in places like Africa, where testing was slow.
How does this new test work?
The Alinity m MPXV test is a cool way to check for mpox! It is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, which looks for mpox DNA in a sample from a person’s skin.
PCR is like a copy machine for DNA. It makes many copies of a tiny bit of DNA, so doctors can see if someone has mpox or another disease like COVID-19.
Usually, mpox tests are sent to a lab, which takes days to get results. But this new test gives quick answers!
