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What the pox? Review of poxviruses affecting humans
D Jane Hata1, Eleanor A Powell2, Meghan W Starolis3
1Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mayo Clinic Florida, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224 USA.
Abstract:
The re-emergence of human mpox with the multi-country outbreak and a recent report of borealpox (previously Alaskapox) resulting in one death has heightened awareness of the significance of the Poxviridae family and their zoonotic potential. This review examines various poxviruses affecting humans, with discussion of less commonly encountered Poxviridae members, including pathogenesis, epidemiology, and diagnostic methods. Poxvirus treatment is beyond the intended scope of this review and will not be discussed.
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