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Rethinking mpox: epidemiology, clinical variants, diagnosis, and response.

Renu Thakur¹, Devendra Pratap Singh Rajput², Nikunj Rajkumar Agrawal¹

¹Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, India.

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives

|May 28, 2026

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Mpox, or monkeypox, is a global health concern with evolving transmission and clinical features. Understanding these changes is crucial for diagnosis, containment, and future outbreak preparedness.

Keywords:

Atypical Epidemiology Mpox, monkeypox Outbreak

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Area of Science:

* Public Health and Epidemiology
* Infectious Diseases
* Viral Zoonoses

Background:

* Mpox (monkeypox) has transitioned from a geographically restricted zoonotic disease to a global public health concern.
* The 2022 multinational outbreak highlighted significant shifts in mpox transmission dynamics, affected populations, and clinical presentations.
* Classical mpox symptoms include fever, lymphadenopathy, and a centrifugal rash, but atypical presentations are increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

* To review the evolving epidemiology of mpox, differentiating between endemic and non-endemic outbreaks.
* To describe the spectrum of typical and atypical clinical features of mpox.
* To assess diagnostic strategies and evaluate current and emerging vaccine efficacy for mpox.

Main Methods:

* Comprehensive literature review synthesizing current evidence on mpox epidemiology and clinical manifestations.
* Analysis of diagnostic approaches, including molecular and point-of-care methods.
* Evaluation of vaccine efficacy and limitations, referencing JYNNEOS and ACAM2000.

Main Results:

* Recent mpox outbreaks exhibit atypical presentations, such as genital lesions and asynchronous rash development, complicating early diagnosis.
* Differences in transmission and clinical features exist between endemic and non-endemic mpox outbreaks.
* Current diagnostic tools and vaccines (JYNNEOS, ACAM2000) show varying efficacy and limitations.

Conclusions:

* Understanding the changing clinical and epidemiological profile of mpox is essential for effective public health response.
* Key priorities include enhancing global surveillance, refining case definitions, improving diagnostic access, and ensuring equitable vaccine distribution.
* Continued research and preparedness are vital for managing mpox and future viral zoonotic threats.