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[Mpox Virus: From Virology to Clinical Aspects. An Update]
Valeria Alfaro-Fierro1, Pamela Vergara P1, Claudia Quiroz P2
1Departamento de Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is an emerging zoonosis caused by the Mpox virus (MPXV), which has raised global concern.
Aim:
To explore and integrate the advances in the knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical features, and therapeutic approaches to the Mpox virus in the context of our country.
Methods:
A qualitative study through a narrative review of documents related to the international mpox epidemic.
Results:
According to the search criteria and relevance, 10 articles were included. A general overview of the scientific evidence in microbiological and clinical aspects is presented, considering Chilean public health policies.
Conclusions:
Clinicians should understand the pathogenesis, replication cycle, and clinical manifestations of MPXV to make an early diagnosis, develop therapeutic alternatives, and prevent its transmission within the community.
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