Human Monkeypox Disease

There has been an alarming rise in human monkeypox cases during these past few months in countries where the disease is not endemic. The recent COVID-19 pandemic and the connection of the monkeypox virus with the smallpox-causing Variola virus makes it highly likely to be a candidate for another human health emergency. The transmission mode is predominantly via sexual contact, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM) – anogenital lesions are the most typical presentation. Although it is a disease with a self-limiting course, some patients require admission for severe anorectal pain, pharyngitis, eye lesions, kidney injury, myocarditis, or soft tissue superinfections.
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Important Updates and Developments Source Type: research