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ReviewCurrent issues in molecular biology2026

Monkeypox (Mpox), a Resurging Global Public Health Concern: An Updated Outlook Through 2025.

Dewan Zubaer Islam, Fahmida Sultana Tamanna, Mohtasim Fuad, Mst Sanzida Akter Shanta, Akhi Khanom, Md Mehedi Hasan, Md Shiful Islam Sujan, Shahad Saif Khandker, Md Shahin Reza, Salma Akter and 4 more

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Review in Current issues in molecular biology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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14 authors.

Dewan Zubaer IslamDepartment of Microbiology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0003-0023-1733
Fahmida Sultana TamannaDepartment of Microbiology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0009-0002-0052-2047
Mohtasim FuadDepartment of Zoology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0009-0008-6869-4746
Mst Sanzida Akter ShantaDepartment of Zoology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0009-0006-4543-3901
Akhi KhanomDepartment of Microbiology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0009-0000-8962-9662
Md Mehedi HasanDepartment of Microbiology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0002-3535-6520
Md Shiful Islam SujanDepartment of Microbiology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0009-0009-2468-9758
Shahad Saif KhandkerDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Dhaka 1344, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0003-4724-0645
Md Shahin RezaDepartment of Chemistry, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN 37209, USA.
Salma AkterDepartment of Microbiology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0002-2901-7784
Md Firoz AhmedDepartment of Microbiology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0002-6218-201X
Nafisa AzmudaDepartment of Microbiology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0002-4620-8566
Nihad AdnanDepartment of Microbiology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0002-4999-4793
Abu Ali Ibn SinaSchool of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, NSW 2300, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-8099-3863

Funding

SAGE Fund SAGE Fund PS76828-UNSW School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular sciences
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Monkeypox (Mpox) disease, caused by the Monkeypox virus (Mpox virus), emerged as a significant global health threat during the 2022 outbreak, prompting the World Health Organisation (WHO) to declare it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Rapid evolution through genomic modifications enhanced its outbreak potential. Zoonotic transmission occurs through close contact with infected rodents or primates; human-to-human transmission occurs via close contact or homosexual intercourse. The virus disseminates via the lymphatic system, causing symptoms ranging from mild skin lesions to severe multi-system complications or even death. Diagnosis incorporates clinical symptoms as well as advanced molecular and immunological methods. Currently, no specific antiviral medications or vaccines are available for Mpox, necessitating reliance on conventional therapeutic supports and treatments developed for smallpox. Raising awareness, promoting protective practices, implementing surveillance, enabling rapid diagnosis, ensuring timely treatment, and promoting mass vaccination are crucial to curb Mpox transmission. This narrative review provides a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge on epidemiology, evolution, transmission, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, vaccination, and prevention strategies for Mpox.

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diagnosisepidemiologyevolutionmonkeypoxmpoxpathogenesispreventiontransmissiontreatmentvaccine

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PMID42042000
PMCPMC13115161

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