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  • Epidemiology
  • Virology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Monkeypox (MPX) was historically confined to endemic regions in West and Central Africa since its 1970 human discovery.
  • The 2022 global outbreak marked a significant departure, with widespread geographical dissemination beyond endemic areas.
  • MPX transmission primarily occurs through direct skin-to-skin contact with infectious lesions, body fluids, or contaminated materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the monkeypox (MPX) virus, its transmission, clinical presentation, and current management strategies.
  • To highlight the challenges and needs for controlling the global MPX outbreak, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines.
  • To compare the MPX outbreak with SARS-CoV-2 in terms of transmissibility and vaccine demand.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of information on MPX epidemiology, virology, and clinical manifestations.
  • Analysis of transmission dynamics, comparing MPX to other viral outbreaks like SARS-CoV-2.
  • Review of available diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive measures, including vaccines and antiviral treatments.

Main Results:

  • MPX exhibits lower transmissibility than SARS-CoV-2, primarily spreading via close personal contact.
  • Typical MPX symptoms include fever, chills, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, skin lesions, and lymphadenopathy.
  • Tecovirimat is accessible for MPX treatment, and JYNNEOS and ACAM2000 are FDA-approved vaccines, though global demand currently outstrips supply.

Conclusions:

  • The global MPX outbreak necessitates enhanced surveillance, increased testing capacity, and improved data systems for rapid information dissemination.
  • Addressing the significant gap between vaccine demand and availability is crucial for controlling the MPX epidemic.
  • While tecovirimat offers a treatment option, preventive measures like vaccination and understanding transmission are key public health priorities.