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-Strange new disease outbreaks--

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"People don't have to be bitten to contract Monkeypox, it seems to spread through the air. "

They are finally admitting it!


http://www.newsday.com/news/health/ny-monkeypox-cdc,0,4118585.story?coll=ny-health-headlines

How do people get monkeypox?

Monkeypox can spread to humans from an infected animal through an animal bite or direct contact with the animal's lesions or body fluids. The disease also can be spread from person to person, although it is much less infectious than smallpox. In human transmission, the virus is thought to be transmitted by respiratory droplets during direct and prolonged face-to-face contact. In addition, it is possible monkeypox can be spread by direct contact with body fluids of an infected person or with virus-contaminated objects, such as bedding or clothing.

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From Tennessee.....hmmmm...perhaps Al Gore discovered it.
He can name it "Gore-pox" which is another name for the affliction we all would have if the Tennessee electorate voted for their home boy the last election.

[FairOpinion]

Monkeypox cases in 15 states
6/11/2003 6:45 PM
By: Capital News 9 web staff

The U.S. monkeypox outbreak has now reached a total of 15 states.

An agriculture department warning said prairie dogs infected with monkeypox from Illinois might have been sold to numerous buyers.

The agency gave updated information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Monkeypox is similar to smallpox. Health officials confirm five human cases, four in Wisconsin and one in Illinois. There are no reported deaths.

http://www.capitalnews9.com/content/headlines/?ArID=29258&SecID=33/

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