Alaskapox | New Virus Sparks Scare In US | Explained: What Is Alaskapox? | N18V

Multiple cases of a new virus called 'Alaskapox' have sparked fear in the United States and claimed at least one life. Alaskapox belongs to a family of brick-shaped viruses that can infect animals and humans. These bugs, known as orthopoxviruses, tend to cause lesions, or pox, on the skin. Each has its own characteristics, and some are considered more dangerous than others. Alaskapox spreads through contact with infected animals. Symptoms include bumps or pustules on the skin, as well as joint or muscle pain and swollen lymph nodes. People with weakened immune systems can be in danger for more severe illness.

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