Abstract
Monkeypox is an infectious disease transmitted from animals, especially rodents, to humans and many cases occur outside Africa. From 13 May to 4 June 2022, more than 780 confirmed cases from four non-endemic areas were reported to WHO. Inter-human transmission occurs through close contact with skin lesions, respiratory droplets and infectious material.
PCR is the recommended biological reference test for skin lesions. Although vaccination provides better cross-protection, no treatment is officially recommended. Emergency virus surveillance will be implemented to identify possible cases and contain the spread of the outbreak.
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Article Type: Editorial
J CLIN EXP INVEST, Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2022, Article No: em00797
https://doi.org/10.29333/jcei/12189
Publication date: 29 Jun 2022
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