In Argentina, the first case of monkeypox infection in a child has been identified.

The first case of monkeypox infection in a child was detected in Argentina, he feels well.

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The Ministry of Health confirmed the first case of monkeypox in a child, he is 10 years old, he lives in the capital.

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A total of 627 cases of infection have been identified in Argentina.

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Infectologist Barbara Broese said that the number of infections has increased significantly in recent weeks.

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“We’re seeing 4-5 cases a week, which hasn’t happened before,” she said.

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Children and pregnant women can take monkeypox more severely than others, Broese says.