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Monkeypox: Another Sexually Transmitted Infection?

Alfonso J Rodriguez-Morales1,2, Gustavo Lopardo3

  • 1Grupo de Investigación Biomedicina, Faculty of Medicine, Fundacion Universitaria Autonoma de las Americas, Pereira 660003, Colombia.

Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 27, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Monkeypox virus, a zoonotic DNA virus from the Poxviridae family, was first identified in 1958. It was discovered in Asian monkeys within a research facility in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Zoonotic Diseases
  • Poxviridae Family

Background:

  • First identified in 1958 in Asian monkeys (Macaca fascicularis).
  • Discovered in a polio vaccine research animal facility in Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Classified as a zoonotic DNA virus within the Poxviridae family.

Discussion:

  • The Poxviridae family includes viruses that cause diseases in mammals.
  • Zoonotic viruses can transmit from animals to humans.
  • Understanding the origins of monkeypox virus is crucial for public health.

Key Insights:

  • Monkeypox virus is a distinct member of the Poxviridae family.
  • Its initial discovery provides a historical context for current research.
  • The zoonotic nature highlights potential transmission pathways.

Outlook:

  • Further research into Poxviridae evolution and zoonotic spillover.
  • Investigating the ecological factors influencing monkeypox virus emergence.
  • Developing strategies for prevention and control of zoonotic viral diseases.

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