Alaskapox virus

2024 - 2 - 12

Man Dies in First Fatal Case of Alaskapox Virus

Alaska health officials - Alaskapox virus - symptoms of Alaskapox - viral transmission

Learn about the recent death from Alaskapox virus in Alaska and its symptoms.

In a tragic turn of events, a man in Alaska succumbed to the Alaskapox virus, marking the first known fatal case. The virus, previously causing mild illnesses, led to the man's demise, revealing a concerning escalation. Alaskapox, transmitted by small mammals, triggers lesions, rash, and muscle pain. Health officials are on high alert after this alarming development in the Fairbanks region. The community is urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The New York Times"

Man Dies in First Known Fatal Case of the Alaskapox Virus (The New York Times)

Alaska state health officials said that a man died last month of the virus, which occurs mostly in small mammals and causes lesions.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "PBS NewsHour"

What is Alaskapox? Here's a quick guide (PBS NewsHour)

NEW YORK (AP) — For nine years, Alaska health officials have been aware of an unusual virus causing rare, relatively mild illnesses in the Fairbanks area.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "TIME"

A Man Has Died From Alaskapox. Here's What We Know About the ... (TIME)

He was prescribed antibiotics at his local emergency room on the Kenai Peninsula, but after multiple visits and a worsening, painful infection, he was ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Alaskapox: elderly man becomes first known death from virus (The Guardian)

The virus recently discovered in Alaska is transmitted from small mammals and symptoms normally include a rash and muscle pain.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

What to know about Alaskapox after officials report first known fatal ... (CNN)

Health officials in Alaska have identified the first known death linked to a recently discovered virus called Alaskapox.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBS News"

Alaska man is first reported person to die of Alaskapox virus ... (CBS News)

Officials said it's possible a stray cat that "regularly hunted small mammals" had the Alaskapox virus on its claws when it scratched the man.

Explore the last week