NIH researchers find mpox replicating in the brain

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Mpox virus was found replicating in the brain of a man with advanced HIV, a US autopsy revealed. Researchers discovered drug-resistant mpox infecting brain cells and multiplying, suggesting the virus can persist and evolve beyond typical skin lesions. This case highlights concerns about mpox in regions with high rates of untreated HIV, especially as global health funding faces cuts.


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