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ReviewNew microbes and new infections2024

The resurgence of monkeypox: Epidemiology, clinical features, and public health implications in the post-smallpox eradication era.

Parminder Singh, Sathvik Belagodu Sridhar, Javedh Shareef, Sirajunisa Talath, Priyanka Mohapatra, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Suhas Ballal, Mandeep Kaur, Deepak Nathiya, Shilpa Sharma and 11 more

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Review in New microbes and new infections, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

21 authors.

Parminder SinghEvidence for Policy and Learning, Global Center for Evidence Synthesis, Chandigarh, India.
Sathvik Belagodu SridharRAK College of Pharmacy, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, 11172, United Arab Emirates.
Javedh ShareefDept of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology, RAK College of Pharmacy, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, 11172, United Arab Emirates.
Sirajunisa TalathDept of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, RAK College of Pharmacy, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, 11172, United Arab Emirates.
Priyanka MohapatraEvidence for Policy and Learning, Global Center for Evidence Synthesis, Chandigarh, India.
Mahalaqua Nazli KhatibDivision of Evidence Synthesis, Global Consortium of Public Health and Research, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education, Wardha, India.
Suhas BallalDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Mandeep KaurDepartment of Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303012, India.
Deepak NathiyaDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, Institute of Pharmacy, NIMS University, Jaipur, India.
Shilpa SharmaChandigarh Pharmacy College, Chandigarh Group of Colleges-Jhanjeri, Mohali, 140307, Punjab, India.
G V Siva PrasadDepartment of Chemistry, Raghu Engineering College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 531162, India.
Aashna SinhaUttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Research and Innovation, Uttaranchal University, India.
Amit VarmaDepartment of General Medicine, Graphic Era (Deemed to Be University), Clement Town, Dehradun, India.
Ganesh BushiSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India.
Abhay M GaidhaneJawaharlal Nehru Medical College, and Global Health Academy, School of Epidemiology and Public Health. Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education, Wardha, India.
Prakasini SatapathyCenter for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
Muhammed ShabilUniversity Center for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India.
Renu SahDepartment of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India.
Jaffar A Al-TawfiqSpecialty Internal Medicine and Quality Department, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Ranjit SahSR Sanjeevani Hospital, Kalyanpur, Siraha, 56517, Nepal.
Alfonso J Rodriguez-MoralesFaculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Científica Del Sur, Lima, 15067, Peru.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The recent global resurgence of Mpox (formerly monkeypox), primarily transmitted via close contact and respiratory droplets, highlights a significant shift in its epidemiology, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM). This resurgence underscores the need for robust public health responses and improved surveillance. This comprehensive review of current literature focuses on recent outbreaks, virology, and available treatments. Epidemiological data were gathered from various international health reports and analysed to understand transmission dynamics and outbreak patterns. Mpox, characterised by symptoms like fever and rash, has shown variable clinical presentations, particularly among immunocompromised individuals. Recent outbreaks have prompted the development of new diagnostic methods and treatments, including antivirals like Tecovirimat and vaccines such as MVA-BN. Studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of these vaccines in preventing infection, which is crucial for outbreak containment. The global response to the Mpox resurgence requires integrated strategies combining vaccination, antiviral treatments, and public health policies tailored to high-risk populations. Future efforts should focus on vaccine distribution equity and enhancing diagnostic capabilities to effectively manage and mitigate the impact of Mpox.

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Antiviral treatmentEpidemiologyMpoxPublic health responseTransmissionVaccination

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PMID39429728
PMCPMC11488443

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