Journal of Tropical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Objectives:
After
the
global
impact
of
COVID‐19
pandemic,
concerns
over
virus
transmission
have
risen.
A
state
health
emergency
was
declared
in
2022
due
to
Clade
2
monkeypox
(MPOX)
virus.
In
August
2024,
another
by
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
because
widespread
1b,
which
caused
a
more
severe
and
lethal
disease.
This
review
synthesizes
current
MPOX
knowledge
assist
policymakers,
clinicians,
researchers
developing
effective
diagnostics,
therapeutic
interventions,
vaccination
strategies,
outbreak
management.
Methods:
systematic
study
searched
for
articles
on
epidemiology,
virology,
clinical
features,
routes,
available
drugs
vaccines,
new
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
applications
diagnosis
drug
discovery.
Results:
is
200–250‐nm,
double‐stranded
DNA
(ds‐DNA)
that
causes
smallpox‐like
skin
lesions.
Tecovirimat
primary
cases,
especially
people
with
suppressed
immune
systems.
Smallpox
vaccines
can
help
prevent
infection
genetic
similarities
between
smallpox
viruses.
AI‐based
models
medical
teams
promptly
diagnosing
lesions,
improving
decision‐making
treatment.
Conclusion:
highlights
importance
using
traditional
public
alongside
modern
AI
manage
outbreaks
effectively.
It
shows
we
need
strong
policies,
focused
ongoing
research
how
control
infectious
diseases.
Background:
Mpox
is
a
re-emerging
zoonotic
disease
in
Africa,
with
increasing
cases
attributed
to
the
newly
identified
Clade
Ib
variant.
This
outbreak
started
South
Kivu,
Democratic
Republic
of
Congo
and
has
important
unknowns
around
transmission
characteristics.
Tropical Diseases Travel Medicine and Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Abstract
Monkeypox
virus
(MPXV)
is
an
enclosed,
double-stranded
DNA
from
the
Orthopoxvirus
genus,
which
also
contains
variola,
vaccinia,
and
cowpox.
MPXV,
was
once
confined
to
West
Central
Africa,
has
recently
had
a
rebound,
spreading
beyond
its
original
range
since
2017.
The
distinguished
by
unique
morphology,
includes
oval
or
brick-shaped
structure
complex
lipid
protein
makeup.
current
multi-country
outbreak
designated
public
health
emergency
in
2022,
highlighted
MPXV’s
shifting
epidemiology
ability
spread
rapidly
over
globe.
‘No
one
safe
until
everyone
safe’
slogan
we
often
heard
during
COVID-19
pandemic,
now
required
for
growing
global
regional
mpox
outbreaks.
epidemic
divided
into
two
clades:
Clade
I
II,
have
distinct
pathogenic
characteristics.
Diagnostic
approaches
developed
with
advances
molecular
techniques,
yet
problems
persist
resource-constrained
situations.
This
overview
summarizes
virus’s
history,
epidemiology,
clinical
characteristics,
offering
insights
recent
comeback
response
efforts.
Viral
adhesion
to
host
cells
is
a
critical
step
in
infection
for
many
viruses,
including
monkeypox
virus
(MPXV).
In
MPXV,
the
H3
protein
mediates
viral
through
its
interaction
with
heparan
sulfate
(HS),
yet
structural
details
of
this
have
remained
elusive.
Using
AI-based
prediction
tools
and
molecular
dynamics
(MD)
simulations,
we
identified
novel,
positively
charged
α-helical
domain
that
essential
HS
binding.
This
conserved
domain,
found
across
orthopoxviruses
,
was
experimentally
validated
shown
be
adhesion,
making
it
an
ideal
target
antiviral
drug
development.
Targeting
designed
inhibitor,
which
disrupted
H3-HS
interaction,
inhibited
vitro
replication
vivo,
offering
promising
candidate.
Our
findings
reveal
novel
therapeutic
demonstrating
potential
combination
AI-driven
methods
MD
simulations
accelerate
discovery.
Reviews in Medical Virology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
35(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Purpose
As
humanity
grapples
with
the
COVID‐19
pandemic
caused
by
novel
SARS‐CoV‐2
virus,
rising
threats
of
MPox
virus
(MPXV)
in
2022
and
2024
have
shown
signs
global
transmission
potential
to
spark
another
pandemic.
Though
MPXV
has
been
present
for
over
5
decades,
cases
traditionally
confined
endemic
regions
West
Central
Africa,
recent
outbreaks
occurred
multiple
non‐endemic
regions,
declaring
itself
as
a
Public
Health
Emergency
International
Concern.
This
study
aims
examine
patterns
transmission,
its
zoonotic
potential,
associated
complications,
viable
strategies
control
spread.
Methods
The
examines
outbreak
data,
case
reports,
literature
on
emphasising
pathways
healthcare‐associated
cases.
A
bibliometric
analysis
also
performed
deepen
understanding
identify
emerging
research
trends.
Results
findings
suggest
that
while
certain
indicate
an
increased
risk
countries,
raising
concerns
about
Data
reveals
much
within
healthcare
settings.
Additionally,
remains
limited
requires
further
exploration
from
various
perspectives,
need
prompt
intervention.
Conclusion
Containing
MPXV's
spread
is
essential
prevent
Effective
management
strategies,
including
enhanced
surveillance,
public
health
interventions,
targeted
education
at‐risk
communities,
are
critical
mitigate
impact
globally.
advocates
proactive
approach
avoid
escalation
into
widespread
crisis.
International Journal of Infectious Diseases,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 107830 - 107830
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
data
on
immune
responses
of
individuals
undergoing
MVA-BN
vaccination
are
scarce.
We
aimed
to
compare
Mpox
virus-specific
antibody
and
neutralizing
among
people
with
without
HIV
receiving
vaccines.
This
prospective
study
enrolled
participants
two-dose
investigate
seroresponses
after
vaccination.
Blood
samples
were
collected
before
each
dose
for
determinations
anti-A29
anti-H3
IgG.
Neutralization
tests
conducted
tested
positive
both
Overall,
441
enrolled.
Seroconversion
IgG,
respectively,
the
second
was
18.2%
61.2%,
10.9%
65.0%,
51.6%
90.6%
PWH,
PWoH,
those
who
had
smallpox
previously,
respectively.
About
20%
seroconversion
lost
a
7-month
period
observation.
None
serum
from
vaccinated
demonstrated
ability.
Participants
previous
higher
more
sustained
two
doses
vaccines
than
not
undergone
More
studies
warranted
assess
booster
vaccine
non-responders
or
having
seroresponses.
International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Monkeypox,
a
zoonotic
viral
disease,
has
re-emerged
globally,
presenting
significant
public
health
challenge.
Initially
affecting
primarily
men
who
have
sex
with
men,
the
virus
demonstrated
broader
transmission
patterns,
raising
concerns
about
its
potential
to
become
endemic.
The
recent
outbreak
highlighted
rapid
spread
of
Monkeypox
through
close
contact,
particularly
during
sexual
activity.
This
shift
in
dynamics
necessitates
robust
global
response,
including
surveillance
systems,
contact
tracing,
and
vaccination
campaigns.
Understanding
virus's
epidemiology,
clinical
manifestations,
routes
is
crucial
for
effective
prevention
control.
While
supportive
care
remains
primary
treatment,
antiviral
medications
vaccines
offer
additional
tools
mitigate
impact
outbreaks.
Continued
vigilance
timely
interventions
are
essential
prevent
further
protect
health.
Health Science Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
and
Aim
HIV
attacks
the
immune
system,
leading
to
AIDS
if
untreated.
Mpox,
a
zoonotic
disease
like
smallpox,
is
less
severe
but
poses
higher
risks
for
immuno‐compromised
individuals,
especially
those
with
HIV.
Effective
prevention
treatment
are
crucial.
This
study
aims
assess
global
academic
output
on
Monkeypox
(MPVX)
during
2018–2023.
Methods
descriptive,
bibliometric
reviewed
published
literature
“monkeypox”
“HIV”
period
The
search
was
conducted
February
11,
2024,
using
systematic
formula.
We
identified
366
potential
articles,
including
various
types
of
papers.
When
exporting
metadata
SciVal
2018–2023,
8
could
not
be
exported.
remaining
data
were
analyzed
Bibliometrix
in
R
Studio,
providing
an
overview
research
productivity,
collaborations,
citation
impact.
Results
During
papers
183
different
sources,
annual
growth
rate
208.18%.
These
had
average
14.78
citations
per
paper.
An
additional
2522
keywords
638
author
identified.
“
Journal
Medical
Virology
”
led
20
papers,
followed
by
Lancet
Infectious
Diseases
11
Institut
national
de
la
santé
et
recherche
médicale
France
output.
specific
dealing
“HIV.”
Conclusion
Research
has
grown
significantly
studied,
remarkable
international
collaboration.
findings
underscore
importance
impact
research.
Revista Contemporânea,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. e7658 - e7658
Published: March 11, 2025
A
Monkeypox
(MPOX)
é
uma
doença
zoonótica
rara
causada
por
um
vírus
de
DNA
cadeia
dupla
pertencente
ao
gênero
Orthopoxvirus
da
família
Poxviridae,
inicialmente
identificado
em
1958
roedores
e
primatas.
Essa
pesquisa
tem
como
objetivo
a
análise
do
impacto
surto
global
MPOX,
discutindo
os
aspectos
clínicos,
epidemiológicos,
diagnósticos
preventivos
doença,
assim
as
estratégias
controle
adotadas.
metodologia
empregada
foi
revisão
integrativa
literatura
científica,
analisando
artigos
publicados
entre
2020-2024,
coletados
na
base
dados
MEDLINE,
via
PubMed.
Foi
utilizada
busca
estruturada
com
descritores
específicos
critérios
inclusão
criteriosos
para
selecionar
10
relevância.
Os
resultados
sugerem
que
o
possui
alta
taxa
transmissão
interpessoal
mediante
contato
físico
próximo,
inclusive
durante
relações
sexuais,
porém
sem
restrição
quanto
sexualidade.
Tais
características
fizeram
ser
declarada
emergência
saúde
pública
pela
Organização
Mundial
Saúde
(OMS),
2022.
O
monkeypox
capaz
adentrar
pelo
corpo
humano
variadas
vias,
sendo
tecido
linfóide
alvo
primário
seu
período
incubação
3
17
dias.
Sua
sintomatologia
frequentemente
marcada
febre,
linfadenopatia
lesões
cutâneas,
pode
haver
evolução
formas
graves
encefalite.
conclusão
artigo
destaca
MPOX
apresenta
desafios
significativos
no
diagnóstico,
prevenção,
haja
vista
grande
disseminação
vírus.
Nesse
sentido,
gestão
exige
abordagem
multidisciplinar,
melhora
vigilância
epidemiológica
colaboração
internacional
âmbito
pública.
Ars Pharmaceutica (Internet),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
66(2), P. 225 - 232
Published: March 19, 2025
Introduction:
Monkeypox
(mpox)
is
an
infectious
disease
caused
by
the
mpox
virus
that
of
global
health
concern
because
outbreak,
as
May
2023,
has
affected
more
than
80,000
people
in
hundreds
countries.
Currently,
there
no
specific
treatment,
including
antivirals,
for
patients.
Exploration
active
compounds
continues,
one
which
curcumin
and
its
derivatives.
Curcumin
a
polyphenol
compound
predominantly
found
turmeric
been
documented
to
have
antiviral
effects.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
explore
studies
investigating
potential
derivatives
candidates
targeting
mpox.
Method:
Literature
published
from
inception
2024
ScienceDirect,
PubMed,
Scopus,
Google
Scholar
was
searched.
Keywords
used
search
included
curcuma,
curcumin,
tetrahydrocurcumin,
demethoxycurcumin,
bisdemethoxycurcumin,
turmeric,
monkeypox,
Results:
The
literature
results
five
computational
involving
derivatives,
tetrahydroxycurcumin
demethoxycurcumin.
All
showed
better
binding
affinity
with
proteins
compared
control
several
antivirals.
strong
inhibiting
replication
modulating
immune
system.
Conclusions:
This
review
concludes
However,
related
remain
limited
confined
studies.
Further
preclinical
experimental
clinical
are
needed
confirm
their
effectiveness
mechanisms
action.