A FRESH case of the mutant strain of mpox has been detected in England in a person with no travel history or links to other cases. The new infection raises fears the virus is silently running rampant in the UK. 2 A new case mpox has been found in England in someone with no travel historyCredit: Getty … Read more
Archyde Unraveling Monkeypox: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Future Directions Monkeypox, now frequently referred to as mpox, remains a public health concern, notably in understanding its zoonotic origins and evolving epidemiology. This article delves into the latest research, offering insights into the virus’s transmission, potential reservoirs, and strategies for prevention and treatment. The Enigma of the natural … Read more
Mani S, Ganesan A, Arunagiri T, Ravi Kumaran V, Kannaiah KP, Vellapandian C, Chanduluru HK. Epidemiology, virology, and mutation landscape of monkeypox virus from past to present. Cureus. 2024. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.67872. Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Bryer J, Freeman EE, Rosenbach M. Monkeypox emerges on a global scale: a historical review and dermatologic primer. J … Read more
Evolutionary trajectory and significant events of MPXV from 1970 to 2024 The original evolutionary trajectory of clade I was evident in our phylogenomic tree, which was marked by red and pink with relatively long and close branches (Fig. 1). They are obviously independent of clade II. In contrast, the 2003 mpox outbreak in the USA, which … Read more
International researchers have found that the mutated mpox virus clade 1b is more transmissible and spreading rapidly from the DRC to other countries, mainly through heterosexual contact in densely populated areas. The new variant also poses a high risk of miscarriage and is now infecting both men and women, underscoring the need for enhanced cross-border … Read more
Mpox was declared a global health emergency by the WHO last August. Stock image. Photo: Getty It has taken almost six months since Mpox was declared a global health emergency for the more worrying form of the virus to be detected in Ireland. The first case of the strain was diagnosed this week in a … Read more