Monkeypox Infection: A Rising Public Health Concern

Abstract

Monkeypox, a zoonotic viral disease, has currently been called a public health emergency by the World Health Organization based on an increasing number of incidents recorded around the globe. Therefore, huge responsibility rests on the shoulders of academicians to disseminate sound knowledge on every aspect of monkeypox. Resultantly raising awareness in the general public about this very disease, this review article circumfuses a brief introduction, history, trends, virology, transmission and diagnosis of monkeypox. It will not only bring to light the zoonotic aspect of monkeypox, its epidemiology and possible consequences on public health but also highlight the role of clinicians and public health professionals in combating this ailment. This review aims to jolt down the precautionary measures, which are to be adopted to limit the spread of monkeypox. It concludes that complete eradication of monkeypox might not be possible because of the fast-mutating virus and reservoir host. Therefore, regular surveillance, vaccination and education of people can be preventive tools in combating monkeypox.