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  • Mathematical modeling
  • Public health

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  • The 2022 mpox outbreak impacted over 80,000 individuals globally, primarily men who have sex with men (MSM).
  • Uncertainty existed regarding effective management strategies due to the novel transmission routes and scale of the outbreak.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To simulate mpox transmission dynamics within a United States-based MSM population.
  • To evaluate the impact of various interventions, including behavior change and vaccination, on disease spread.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a dynamic agent-based network model.
  • Incorporation of data-informed network evolution and behavioral adaptations.
  • Simulation of realistic disease spreading scenarios.

Main Results:

  • Behavior change, reduced one-time partnerships, and vaccination demonstrated effectiveness in preventing mpox transmission.
  • Early intervention, particularly vaccination initiated a year before the outbreak, drastically reduced cumulative infections by nearly 10%.
  • One-time partnerships were identified as key drivers of transmission after the initial weeks of the outbreak.

Conclusions:

  • Mechanistic network models are valuable for studying sexually transmitted infections due to their ability to incorporate individual behavior.
  • The study provides crucial insights into the effectiveness of different interventions and relationship types in controlling mpox transmission dynamics.