Abstract
This mini-review provides a comprehensive analysis of the global resurgence of mpox, highlighting its significant impact as a zoonotic disease since the World Health Organization declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in July 2022. As of mid-June 2024, approximately 98,000 cases and 200 deaths have been reported across 116 countries. The review details the transmission dynamics, regional impacts, and the disease's prevalence among high-risk groups, particularly men who have sex with men (MSM). It discusses the effectiveness of current containment strategies, including vaccination, surveillance, and public health interventions. The review emphasizes the need for targeted health policies, robust international cooperation, and sustained preventive measures to mitigate the ongoing global impact of mpox.Keywords:
Monkeypox, Mpox Clade, hMPXV, men who have sex with men (MSM), LGBTQ, Poxviridae, small pox, Global Trends, Clade IIa, DR CongoReferences
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