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  • * Virology and epidemiology of emerging infectious diseases.
  • * Public health and clinical management of viral zoonoses.

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  • * Monkeypox virus (MPXV) outbreaks are increasingly reported globally, extending beyond endemic African regions.
  • * MPXV is now a critical consideration in the differential diagnosis of rash illnesses.
  • * This necessitates swift adaptation by healthcare professionals to a novel public health challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To review the epidemiology of recent MPXV outbreaks.
  • * To describe the clinical presentation of MPXV infections.
  • * To outline current laboratory testing strategies for MPXV.

Main Methods:

  • * Comprehensive literature review of MPXV epidemiology, clinical features, and diagnostics.
  • * Analysis of data from recent international MPXV outbreaks.
  • * Synthesis of information relevant to clinical and laboratory settings.

Main Results:

  • * MPXV epidemiology shows a shift with widespread transmission outside endemic areas.
  • * Clinical presentation includes characteristic rash, often with systemic symptoms.
  • * Laboratory testing is crucial for confirming MPXV diagnosis and guiding patient management.

Conclusions:

  • * Understanding MPXV epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic methods is vital for effective public health response.
  • * Clinicians and laboratorians must be prepared to manage MPXV cases.
  • * Continued surveillance and research are essential to control MPXV spread.