Global Mpox spread due to increased air travel

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Huijie Qiao1, Paanwaris Paansri2, Luis E Escobar3

  • 1Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing. qiaohj@ioz.ac.cn.

Geospatial Health
|June 14, 2024
PubMed

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International air travel facilitated the rapid spread of Mpox (formerly monkeypox) globally in 2022. Increased travel post-COVID-19 restrictions correlated with higher case counts in major travel hubs, highlighting airport surveillance needs.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Disease Dynamics
  • Global Health Security

Background:

  • Mpox (formerly monkeypox) emerged as a significant global health threat in 2022, causing outbreaks in numerous countries.
  • The lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions coincided with increased international human mobility.
  • Understanding the interplay between travel and disease spread is crucial for public health preparedness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between international air travel patterns and Mpox transmission risk.
  • To analyze the relationship between Mpox translocation and human mobility dynamics post-pandemic travel restrictions.
  • To identify key factors influencing the global spread of emerging infectious diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of international air travel data from the summer of 2022.
  • Correlation of travel volume with recorded Mpox case distribution.
  • Geographic mapping of Mpox transmission in relation to global travel hubs.

Main Results:

  • International travel volume exceeded pre-pandemic levels after restrictions were lifted.
  • Countries with high global air travel concentration reported the most Mpox cases.
  • Mpox transmission occurred in several regions previously considered non-endemic.

Conclusions:

  • International airports serve as critical nodes for monitoring emerging communicable disease risks.
  • Proactive global collaboration and real-time surveillance are essential for managing future outbreaks.
  • Human mobility patterns significantly influence the rapid dissemination of infectious diseases.

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