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[Monkeypox, a new pandemic?]
Sacha F de Stoppelaar1,2, Elske Hoornenborg3, Gini van Rijckevorsel3
1Amsterdam Universitair Medisch Centrum, afd. Interne Geneeskunde-Infectieziekten, Amsterdam.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|October 27, 2022
Summary
Monkeypox (MPX) is a viral zoonotic disease spreading globally. Current transmission is linked to high-risk contacts, not viral changes, necessitating public health vigilance.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Virology
- Public Health
Context:
- Monkeypox (MPX) is a viral zoonotic disease originating in Central and West Africa.
- Human-to-human transmission is a key feature of the current global MPX outbreak.
- The outbreak predominantly affects men who have sex with men (MSM).
Purpose:
- To analyze the transmission dynamics of the current monkeypox outbreak.
- To understand the factors contributing to the exponential spread of MPX.
- To inform public health strategies for case-finding and transmission reduction.
Summary:
- The current global monkeypox outbreak's rapid spread is attributed to multiple high-risk contacts within specific populations, primarily MSM.
- Changes in viral characteristics are not considered the primary driver of exponential transmission.
- Effective public health measures and heightened healthcare provider awareness are crucial for controlling the spread.
Impact:
- Increased global alertness and targeted public health interventions are essential to curb MPX transmission.
- There is a significant risk of monkeypox becoming an endemic disease in many parts of the world.
- Early detection and prompt management are vital to mitigate the impact of monkeypox outbreaks.
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