Approaching monkeypox: a guide for clinicians.

TitleApproaching monkeypox: a guide for clinicians.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2022
AuthorsTorres HM, Ellsworth G, Zucker J, Glesby MJ
JournalTop Antivir Med
Volume30
Issue4
Pagination575-581
Date Published2022 Oct-Nov
ISSN2161-5853
KeywordsDisease Outbreaks, HIV Infections, Humans, Monkeypox, Monkeypox virus
Abstract

The 2022 outbreak of monkeypox virus infection has expanded far beyond regions in which the disease was previously endemic. Monkeypox has a wide range of manifestations, some of which are unique to this outbreak. Novel clinical presentations, testing limitations, and a lack of available treatments have contributed to delays in recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of monkeypox. As health care workers and governments fight this rare viral infection, which may become a routine diagnosis, early recognition of potential signs and symptoms along with appropriate testing is essential to prevent continuing spread and potential endemicity.

DOI10.1038/s41591-022-02004-w
Alternate JournalTop Antivir Med
PubMed ID36375131
PubMed Central IDPMC9681140