Monkeypox virus: A zoonosis of concern

J Med Virol. 2023 Jan;95(1):e27968. doi: 10.1002/jmv.27968. Epub 2022 Jul 5.

Abstract

An outbreak of Monkeypox detected in nonendemic regions outside Africa has received much attention around the globe. In this letter, we highlight epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and recommendations to mitigate the spread of monkeypox.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Africa / epidemiology
  • Animals
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Humans
  • Monkeypox virus* / genetics
  • Mpox (monkeypox)* / diagnosis
  • Mpox (monkeypox)* / epidemiology
  • Zoonoses / epidemiology