Transmission dynamics of the 2022 mpox epidemic in New York City [PDF]
The 2022 global mpox epidemic was caused by transmission of MPXV clade IIb, lineage B.1 through sexual contact networks, with New York City (NYC) experiencing the first and largest outbreak in the United States.
Amin, Helly +17 more
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Purpose of review To highlight the clinical features of mpox with an emphasis on ocular manifestations and to review treatment options for this re-emerging infectious disease. Recent findings Ocular involvement of mpox varies by clade.
Nguyen, Minh +2 more
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Mpox: disease manifestations and therapeutic development
ABSTRACT Mpox, caused by monkeypox virus (MPXV) infection, has emerged as a significant global health threat. The World Health Organization (WHO) has twice declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern for mpox: first for the 2022–2023 global outbreak and subsequently for concurrent outbreaks in Africa.
Yining Wang +5 more
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Establishment of a regional Mpox surveillance network in Central Africa: shared experiences in an endemic region. [PDF]
To address the underreporting of mpox cases in endemic regions, a regional surveillance network, known as the Mpox Threat Reduction Network (MPX-TRN), was established between five neighboring countries in Central and West Africa in 2022.
Baelongandi, Francis +36 more
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Accumulation of Immunity in Heavy-Tailed Sexual Contact Networks Shapes Mpox Outbreak Sizes [PDF]
Many countries affected by the global outbreak of mpox in 2022 have observed a decline in cases. Our mathematical model accounting for heavy-tailed sexual partnership distributions suggests that mpox epidemics can hit the infection-derived herd immunity ...
Abbott, Sam +7 more
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Mpox: Exploring Epidemiology, Disease Outcomes, and Preventative Vaccination Among People with HIV During the Ongoing Outbreaks [PDF]
Human mpox, caused by the mpox virus, is a reemerging viral zoonosis that has gained global attention due to recent Clade IIb outbreaks outside of Africa, as well as ongoing Clade Ia and Ib outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and ...
Dawson, Rebecca +4 more
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Understanding the resurgence of mpox: key drivers and lessons from recent outbreaks in Africa [PDF]
Mpox has re-emerged as a significant public health threat, particularly in Africa. This study explores the key drivers behind the recent resurgence, focusing on epidemiological trends, transmission dynamics, and lessons learned from recent outbreaks. The
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Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a zoonotic virus in the genus Orthopoxvirus, which has a variable incubation period and an extensive array of symptoms. While those infected with Mpox have displayed generalized viral prodromal symptoms, atypical symptoms such as proctitis have also been seen.
Saif, Ghias +4 more
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Public perception and correlates of Mpox vaccine acceptability in northern Nigeria: a mixed methods study [PDF]
Introductionlittle has been documented about public perceptions and acceptance of the mpox vaccine in endemic countries, such as Nigeria. We assessed public awareness, risk perception, and correlates of vaccine acceptability in urban Kano, Nigeria ...
Abdullahi, Hadiza Musa +10 more
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Reactions to the Mpox Vaccine Regarding Absences and Disruption of Daily Activities in the United States [PDF]
Since its global outbreak in 2022, the monkeypox (Mpox) virus has infected over 32,000 individuals in the United States, resulting in approximately 58 deaths.
Rossi, Robert
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