赞比亚累计报告猴痘确诊病例285例

Core Points - Zambia has reported a total of 285 confirmed cases of monkeypox since the first case was reported in October last year [1] - From September 27 to October 3, Zambia recorded 6 new confirmed cases and 94 new suspected cases, with no new deaths reported [1] - The total number of deaths remains at 3, with 15 active cases currently in the country [1] - The monkeypox outbreak has affected all 10 provinces in Zambia [1] - The World Health Organization declared on September 5 that the monkeypox outbreak no longer constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern" [1] - However, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined on September 4 that the monkeypox outbreak still represents a public health emergency in Africa [1] - Monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus and is primarily transmitted through close contact with infected individuals, with symptoms including painful rashes, swollen lymph nodes, fever, headache, and muscle pain [1]