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  • Virology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Monkeypox (Mpox) is a significant viral infection, recently declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in August 2024.
  • The disease presents a high mortality rate, and there are currently no targeted antiviral therapies available.
  • Current management strategies for Mpox rely on preventive measures and the use of existing smallpox vaccines due to cross-protective immunity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current diagnostic methods for Monkeypox (Mpox) approved globally.
  • To identify challenges in Mpox diagnosis, particularly in low-resource settings.
  • To discuss future directions for improving Mpox diagnostic capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of worldwide approved diagnostic methods for Monkeypox (Mpox).
  • Analysis of limitations in current serology-based tests, including cross-reactivity with other orthopoxviruses.
  • Evaluation of molecular and genomic diagnostic approaches for enhanced specificity and reliability.

Main Results:

  • Existing serology-based diagnostic tests for Mpox lack specificity, showing cross-reactivity with other orthopoxviruses.
  • Molecular and genomic diagnostic methods are more reliable for confirming Mpox infections, especially with emerging viral variants.
  • Inadequate diagnostic facilities in laboratories present a major hurdle for accurate Mpox diagnosis, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate and sensitive diagnostic approaches are critical for managing highly contagious viral infections like Mpox.
  • There is a need for improved diagnostic facilities and more specific tests to effectively control Mpox outbreaks.
  • Addressing diagnostic challenges is essential for mitigating the spread and impact of Monkeypox globally.