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WHO approves emergency use of first mpox test
The World Health Organization has approved the first diagnostic test for mpox, allowing immediate results to improve testing capabilities in outbreak-affected countries.
This new PCR test detects mpox DNA from skin lesion swabs, eliminating previous waiting times for lab results.
Dr. Yukiko Nakatani stated this test is a "significant milestone" for expanding testing in affected nations.