A man died from Alaskapox last month. Here's what we know about the virus
An elderly man with a compromised immune system has died from a virus found in small mammals and was detected in a human in Alaska in 2015.

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2 developments- Feb 11, 2024First fatal case of Alaskapox, a newly identified viral disease, claims Kenai Peninsula man
- Feb 13, 2024A man died from Alaskapox last month. Here's what we know about the virus
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Fatal case of Alaskapox reported, the first confirmed death since the virus was discovered in 2015
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2 viewpointsElderly Alaska man is first reported person to die of recently discovered Alaskapox virus
Alaska man dies from novel animal-borne virus, likely contracted from stray cat
Alaska Health Officials: First Deadly Case of Alaskapox Kills Elderly Man
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