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Irma Martín Alvarez; Lorenzo Rodríguez Rodríguez; Karelis  Castro Izquierdo; Onelis Hernández Domínguez; Dariel Díaz Díaz

doi:10.56294/sctconf2022314

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Published: 2022-12-11

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56294/sctconf2022314

Monkeypox: a current issue

Abstract

The disease was discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks similar to human smallpox occurred in monkey colonies, hence the name "monkeypox". However, its presence has increased in other regions of the world during the last decade compared to the previous 40 years. Monkeypox (MPX) is a tropical zoonotic disease endemic to parts of Africa; however, it is no longer limited to endemic regions and is therefore a pathogen of global public health importance. It is transmitted by contact with an infected person or animal or with material contaminated by the virus. The clinical picture is similar to human smallpox. The diagnosis is clinical-epidemiological and various laboratory techniques are used to confirm it; supportive measures are individual and depend on the evolution of the disease; antivirals are used for the treatment of severe forms. Standard smallpox vaccines were shown to induce strong cross-protection against Monkeypox (MPXV).

Keywords:

Monkeypox,

Viral Zoonoses,

Communicable Diseases,

Disease Outbreaks,

How to Cite

Martín Alvarez I, Rodríguez Rodríguez L, Castro Izquierdo K, Hernández Domínguez O, Díaz Díaz D. Monkeypox: a current issue. Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología - Serie de Conferencias [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 11 [cited 2024 Jun. 29];1:314. Available from: https://conferencias.saludcyt.ar/index.php/sctconf/article/view/314

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