MedPage Today September 23, 2024
— We must be ready for possible systemic complications
The 2022 mpox outbreak caught many off guard, quickly spreading beyond endemic areas in Africa to other parts of the world, including Europe and North America. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), as the outbreak revealed gaps in global preparedness for zoonotic diseases. With more than 80,000 confirmed cases globally in 2022, the need for healthcare providers to be well-versed in the transmission, clinical presentation, and management of mpox became evident.
Mpox, a viral zoonosis, is typically associated with localized skin lesions and flu-like symptoms. However, as seen in 2022, the virus can have more far-reaching effects and systemic complications, particularly in...
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