Infant dies of mpox in Karachi, total number of cases across the country reaches 12
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A 53-day-old infant has died due to mpox in Karachi, Pakistan's largest city. Health department officials confirmed this tragic incident, stating that the child lost his life after falling victim to the virus.
Following this incident, the total number of people affected by mpox in the country has reached 12. Officials stated that the affected child was shifted to the hospital for treatment, but despite medical assistance, he could not survive. This situation has become a new cause for concern for public health institutions in the country.
The health department has tightened surveillance at airports and border areas across the country to prevent the spread of the virus. Authorities have advised the public to adopt precautionary measures and to contact the nearest hospital immediately if symptoms of mpox appear in anyone.
Mpox is a contagious disease that spreads through close contact with an infected person. According to health experts, fever, rashes on the body, and swollen glands are common symptoms of this disease. The government has directed hospitals to designate separate wards for such patients to prevent the disease from spreading further.
Sources: Arab News PK
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