Shehryar Abdullah, Halappa Nagaraj Raghu, Kanwal Fnu, Reddy Shivani M, Grezenko Han, Raut Yogesh, Fareed Muhammad U, Şahin Defne, Bakht Danyal, Ramteke Palash
Internal Medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, PAK.
Surgery, Avalon University School of Medicine, Willemstad, CUW.
Cureus. 2023 Aug 23;15(8):e43961. doi: 10.7759/cureus.43961. eCollection 2023 Aug.
Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic ailment originating in the Central and West African regions, has escalated into a global health issue of growing concern. The current analysis offers an exhaustive examination of monkeypox, emphasizing its historical progression, etiology, epidemiological patterns, pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methodologies, treatment modalities, and preventive strategies. The worldwide discontinuation of smallpox vaccination has contributed to an increased incidence of monkeypox, driven by the expansion of vulnerable host populations. Significant strides in diagnostic procedures, prospective antiviral treatments, and vaccine development exhibit potential in managing this affliction, yet obstacles remain in terms of disease control, prevention, and treatment. Additionally, the international propagation of monkeypox underscores the need for robust public health initiatives and the significant role played by global health institutions in disease containment. Prospective research endeavors should strive to enhance our comprehension of the natural reservoirs of monkeypox and its transmission dynamics, evaluate sustained immune responses to novel vaccines, and investigate the potential impact of One Health strategies. This analysis underscores the pressing necessity for increased research and synchronized global efforts to tackle this emergent infectious malady.
猴痘是一种起源于中非和西非地区的病毒性人畜共患病,现已升级为一个日益受到关注的全球健康问题。当前的分析对猴痘进行了详尽的审视,着重阐述了其历史演变、病因、流行病学模式、病理生理机制、临床表现、诊断方法、治疗方式以及预防策略。全球范围内天花疫苗接种的停止,在易感宿主人群扩大的推动下,导致了猴痘发病率的上升。诊断程序、前瞻性抗病毒治疗和疫苗研发方面的重大进展显示出应对这一疾病的潜力,但在疾病控制、预防和治疗方面仍存在障碍。此外,猴痘的国际传播凸显了强有力的公共卫生举措的必要性,以及全球卫生机构在疾病遏制中所发挥的重要作用。未来的研究应致力于加强我们对猴痘自然宿主及其传播动态的理解,评估对新型疫苗的持续免疫反应,并研究“同一健康”策略的潜在影响。这一分析强调了加强研究和全球协同努力以应对这一新兴传染病的迫切必要性。