Can it cause mpox?

iatroX medicinesPublished 17 August 2026Reviewed 17 August 2026

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Answer

No. It does not contain mpox virus, and the modified vaccinia virus cannot replicate effectively in humans or cause mpox.

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Modified vaccinia ankara – bavarian nordic live virus · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 17 August 2026Reviewed 17 August 2026

The answer

No. It does not contain mpox virus, and the modified vaccinia virus cannot replicate effectively in humans or cause mpox.

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