Monkeypox virus: A zoonosis of concern
Ashraf Mahmoud, Goodluck Nchasi
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.
Topics & Concepts
MonkeypoxZoonosisVirologyOutbreakEpidemiologyMedicineOrthopoxvirusGeographyBiologyPathologyVacciniaGeneRecombinant DNABiochemistryPoxvirus research and outbreaksBacillus and Francisella bacterial researchHerpesvirus Infections and Treatments