Spain, Brazil report first monkeypox deaths

• Spain and Brazil each confirmed one monkeypox fatality, the first deaths tied to a May epidemic.
• According to the health ministry’s emergency and alert coordination centre, Spain has 4,298 cases.120 (monkeypox) people were hospitalised (3.2%), and one died, the institution said Friday.
• Nearly 1,000 monkeypox cases have been reported in Brazil, predominantly in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Spain and Brazil each confirmed one monkeypox fatality, the first deaths tied to a May epidemic.

According to the health ministry’s emergency and alert coordination centre, Spain has 4,298 cases.

120 (monkeypox) people were hospitalised (3.2%), and one died, the institution said Friday.

A health ministry official wouldn’t discuss the patient’s death. Autopsy scheduled.

A 41-year-old Brazilian died.

He had cancer and a compromised immune system, the health ministry stated.

After being brought to the ICU in Belo Horizonte, he died of septic shock.

“It’s crucial to note that he had major co-morbidities to prevent panic.” Fabio Baccheretti, Minas Gerais’ health secretary, said monkeypox deaths are rare.

Nearly 1,000 monkeypox cases have been reported in Brazil, predominantly in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Along with the US and Canada, it’s one of the Americas’ most monkeypox-affected nations.

High fever, enlarged lymph nodes, and chickenpox-like rash are early symptoms.

The first case in the current epidemic was verified in the UK on May 7. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated the virus has been spreading unnoticed for some time.

WHO declared the epidemic a global health emergency last week after 18,000 cases were discovered in 78 countries.

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