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    UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the 1st time as country sees a record outbreak

    by Maria Cheng Nov 24, 2023 2 minutes
    Source: The Associated Press. All rights reserved

    The World Health Organization said it has confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in Congo for the first time as the country's experiences its biggest-ever outbreak, a worrying development that African scientists warn could make it more difficult to stop the disease.

    In a statement issued late Thursday, the U.N. health agency said a resident of traveled to Congo in March and tested positive for mpox, or monkeypox,

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