Monkeypox

Definition:

Human monkeypox is a rare viral zoonotic disease caused by Monkeypox virus of the genus Orthopoxvirus. It occurs mostly in the rain forests of central and western Africa. Human monkeypox has a clinical presentation similar to that of smallpox, including characteristic rash. Lymphadenopathy is not a common feature of smallpox and is therefore a key distinguishing feature of monkeypox. By contrast with smallpox, human monkeypox has low transmissibility between human beings.

References:

[1]. Aysegul Nalca, et al. Reemergence of monkeypox: prevalence, diagnostics, and countermeasures. Clin Infect Dis. 2005 Dec 15;41(12):1765-71. [Content Brief]

[2]. Scott Parker, et al. Human monkeypox: an emerging zoonotic disease. Future Microbiol. 2007 Feb;2(1):17-34. [Content Brief]

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