US researchers find mpox replicates in the brain during fatal HIV case

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Mpox virus replicated in the brain of a man with advanced HIV who died, US researchers found. The case revealed mpox can spread beyond skin, infecting the brain and developing mutations linked to drug resistance, despite antiviral treatment. This single case highlights concerns for regions with high HIV rates and reduced global health funding, potentially leading to longer, more severe infections.


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