What?- Zoonotic pathogen- recently identified orthopox DNA virus
Rare condition: Approximately 20 human cases documented.
High fatality rate: Case-fatality ratio around 40%.
Research imperative: Essential for expanding epidemiological understanding.
Phylogenetic proximity: Close relation to variants like monkeypox- Click here.
Current risk assessment: Considered low-risk at present.
Diagnostic development: Urgent need for rapid diagnostic tools.
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