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ArticleScientific reports2025

Modeling the transmission dynamics of Mpox virus.

Sani Rabiu, Majid Khan Majahar Ali

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Article in Scientific reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Sani RabiuSchool of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, 11800, Penang, Malaysia. s.rabiu@nda.edu.ng.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2149-2695
Majid Khan Majahar AliSchool of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, 11800, Penang, Malaysia. majidkhanmajaharali@usm.my.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5558-5929

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The global emergence of human monkeypox (Mpox) necessitates stage-structured transmission models. We develop a compartmental framework with Prodromal, Rash, and Complication stages, identifying critical thresholds through bifurcation analysis. A transcritical bifurcation at [Formula: see text] day[Formula: see text] separates stable disease-free equilibrium ([Formula: see text]) from endemic spread. Normalized sensitivity analysis establishes transmission rate β ([Formula: see text]) as the dominant epidemic driver, with mortality μ ([Formula: see text]) and progression rate [Formula: see text] ([Formula: see text]) as key modulators. Intervention analysis reveals: (1) 22.7% outbreak reduction (95% CI: 19.4-25.1%) through prodromal case isolation (days 0-5) requiring 92% diagnostic accuracy; (2) Linear [Formula: see text] response to transmission controls (0.0398 reduction per 10% β decrease); (3) Phase-adaptive resource allocation (60% to transmission reduction) sustains subcritical operation. The framework advocates real-time β monitoring via wastewater surveillance and [Formula: see text]-optimized diagnostics.

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Monkeypox virusMpox, MonkeypoxDisease OutbreaksHumansCompartmental ModelEpidemiological ModelingInfectious DiseasesMpox VirusTransmission Dynamics

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PMID41057369
PMCPMC12504446

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