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- New research in Nigeria finds mpox spreading quietly.
- Researchers tested stored blood from healthy adult volunteers.
- Some people showed immune signs without any symptoms.
- Those people had no recorded mpox diagnosis or treatment.
- Older people kept some old vaccine antibodies from childhood.
- Genetic data show the virus circulates at low levels.
- Surveillance relies on visible symptoms to detect cases.
- Antibody testing could find hidden infections early.
- More monitoring across communities is needed.
Difficult words
- research — work to learn new facts or information
- researcher — a person who does researchResearchers
- antibody — a blood protein that fights infectionantibodies
- symptom — a sign that someone is sicksymptoms
- virus — a tiny germ that can make people sick
- surveillance — watching people for disease or problems
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Discussion questions
- Did you have childhood vaccines?
- Would you like more health checks in your town?
- Do you think tests can find people without symptoms?
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