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Current Pandemic in the World: Monkeypox from Past to Present
Yasemin Şahin1, Hande Yüce2, Songül Ünüvar2
1Pamukkale University, Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, 20010, Denizli, Turkey.
Anais Da Academia Brasileira De Ciencias
|February 15, 2023
Summary
Monkeypox, a viral disease, is spreading globally. Understanding its transmission, symptoms, and effective treatments is crucial for public health and early diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Monkeypox is a zoonotic viral disease first identified in humans in 1970.
- The 2022 outbreak was declared a public health emergency by the WHO.
- Over 78,000 cases were reported by late 2022.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate monkeypox transmission routes from past to present.
- To detail the signs and symptoms of monkeypox infection.
- To explore protective measures, viral mutations, and treatment strategies.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical and current epidemiological data.
- Analysis of clinical manifestations and transmission dynamics.
- Examination of viral genetic data and therapeutic interventions.
Main Results:
- Identified key inter-individual transmission routes.
- Documented characteristic monkeypox symptoms and disease progression.
- Assessed current treatment options and protective measures.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive knowledge of transmission, symptoms, and risk factors is vital for monkeypox management.
- Understanding viral mutations and treatment efficacy is essential for effective control.
- Public health strategies must address diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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