Publications by authors named "Lakshmi Geetha Gopalakrishnan"
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- The WHO reported 43 mpox cases in South East Asia from January 2022 to March 2023, with India accounting for 56% (24 cases).* -
- A study in India identified 24 confirmed mpox cases, mainly among young adults who were sexually active; all exhibited rash and genital lesions, but none identified as MSM.* -
- The findings align with global trends from the 2022 mpox outbreak, highlighting unique demographics and suggesting a need for targeted public health strategies.*
Kerala, a southern state in India, experienced a slightly different COVID-19 pandemic than the rest of India. Using data from daily COVID-19 bulletins and two other Kerala health information systems, this study reported on epidemiological characteristics and response measures of the COVID-19 pandemic between January 2020 and December 2021. After the first six months, Kerala experienced three distinct phases, with COVID-19 cases peaking in October 2020, May 2021, and August 2021.
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