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Guilherme S Lira1, Mariana Q S Melo1,2, Isabela C Leitão1,2
1Núcleo de Enfrentamento e Estudos de Doenças Infecciosas Emergentes e Reemergentes, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Mpox virus (MPXV) can present with atypical symptoms, complicating diagnosis. Healthcare workers face occupational exposure risks, highlighting the need for vigilance and tailored safety policies.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Mpox (monkeypox virus, MPXV) predominantly circulated in Africa for decades.
- MPXV caused a global public health emergency from 2022-2023.
- The virus continues to circulate, posing re-emergence risks with varied clinical presentations.
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