Topics

Snapshot

[No authors listed] Saving energy, monkeypox’s march – the week in infographics. Nature. 2022 Jun 14. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35701614. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-01661-8

Kupferschmidt K. Monkeypox vaccination plans take shape amid questions. Science. 2022 Jun 10;376(6598):1142-1143. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35679422. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.add3743

Kozlov M. Monkeypox vaccination begins – can the global outbreaks be contained? Nature. 2022 Jun;606(7914):444-445. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35676362. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-01587-1

Cohen J. Global outbreak puts spotlight on neglected virus. Science. 2022 Jun 3;376(6597):1032-1033. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35653477. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.add2701

Kozlov M. Monkeypox outbreaks: 4 key questions researchers have. Nature. 2022 Jun;606(7913):238-239. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35624160. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-01493-6

Harris E. What to Know About Monkeypox. JAMA. 2022 Jun 21;327(23):2278-2279. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35622356. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2022.9499

Cohen J. Monkeypox outbreak questions intensify as cases soar. Science. 2022 May 27;376(6596):902-903. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35617408. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.add1583

Graham F. Daily briefing: Why scientists are worried about monkeypox. Nature. 2022 May 20. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35606433. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-01455-y

Adalja A, Inglesby T. A Novel International Monkeypox Outbreak. Ann Intern Med. 2022 May 24. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35605243. Full text: https://doi.org/10.7326/M22-1581

Kozlov M. Monkeypox goes global: why scientists are on alert. Nature. 2022 Jun;606(7912):15-16. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35595996. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-01421-8

 

Epidemiology

Iñigo Martínez J, Gil Montalbán E, Jiménez Bueno S, et al. Monkeypox outbreak predominantly affecting men who have sex with men, Madrid, Spain, 26 April to 16 June 2022. Euro Surveill. 2022 Jul;27(27). PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35801519. Full text: https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2022.27.27.2200471

Selb R, Werber D, Falkenhorst G, et al. A shift from travel-associated cases to autochthonous transmission with Berlin as epicentre of the monkeypox outbreak in Germany, May to June 2022. Euro Surveill. 2022 Jul;27(27). PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35801518. Full text: https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2022.27.27.2200499

Bragazzi NL, Kong JD, Mahroum N, et al. Epidemiological trends and clinical features of the ongoing monkeypox epidemic: A preliminary pooled data analysis and literature review. J Med Virol. 2022 Jun 12. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35692117. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.27931

Ferraro F, Caraglia A, Rapiti A, et al. Letter to the editor: multiple introductions of MPX in Italy from different geographic areas. Euro Surveill. 2022 Jun;27(23):2200456. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35686566. Full text: https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2022.27.23.2200456

Minhaj FS, Ogale YP, Whitehill F, et al. Monkeypox Outbreak – Nine States, May 2022. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2022 Jun 10;71(23):764-769. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35679181. Full text: https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7123e1

Perez Duque M, Ribeiro S, Martins JV, et al. Ongoing monkeypox virus outbreak, Portugal, 29 April to 23 May 2022. Euro Surveill. 2022 Jun;27(22):2200424. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35656830. Full text: https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2022.27.22.2200424

Bunge EM, Hoet B, Chen L, et al. The changing epidemiology of human monkeypox-A potential threat? A systematic review. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2022 Feb 11;16(2):e0010141. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35148313. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010141. eCollection 2022 Feb

 

Transmission

Miura F, van Ewijk CE, Backer JA, et al. Estimated incubation period for monkeypox cases confirmed in the Netherlands, May 2022. Euro Surveill. 2022 Jun;27(24):2200448. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35713026. Full text: https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2022.27.24.2200448

Vivancos R, Anderson C, Blomquist P, et al. Community transmission of monkeypox in the United Kingdom, April to May 2022. Euro Surveill. 2022 Jun;27(22):2200422. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35656834. Full text: https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2022.27.22.2200422

 

Virology

Isidro J, Borges V, Pinto M, et al. Phylogenomic characterization and signs of microevolution in the 2022 multi-country outbreak of monkeypox virus. Nat Med. 2022 Jun 24. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35750157. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-022-01907-y

Babkin IV, Babkina IN, Tikunova NV. An Update of Orthopoxvirus Molecular Evolution. Viruses. 2022 Feb 14;14(2):388. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35215981. Full text: https://doi.org/10.3390/v14020388

 

Prevention

Transmission

Kampf G. Efficacy of biocidal agents and disinfectants against the monkeypox virus and other orthopoxviruses. J Hosp Infect. 2022 Jun 28:S0195-6701(22)00200-6. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35777702. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2022.06.012

Nörz D, Pfefferle S, Brehm TT, et al. Evidence of surface contamination in hospital rooms occupied by patients infected with monkeypox, Germany, June 2022. Euro Surveill. 2022 Jun;27(26). PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35775427. Full text: https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2022.27.26.2200477

 

Vaccination

Petersen E, Zumla A, Hui DS, et al. Vaccination for monkeypox prevention in persons with high-risk sexual behaviours to control on-going outbreak of monkeypox virus clade 3. Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 1:S1201-9712(22)00378-2. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35788415. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2022.06.047

 

Special topics

Pregnancy

Dashraath P, Nielsen-Saines K, Mattar C, Musso D, Tambyah P, Baud D. Guidelines for pregnant individuals with monkeypox virus exposure. Lancet. 2022 Jul 2;400(10345):21-22. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35750071. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01063-7

 

Clinical Presentation

Girometti N, Byrne R, Bracchi M, et al. Demographic and clinical characteristics of confirmed human monkeypox virus cases in individuals attending a sexual health centre in London, UK: an observational analysis. Lancet Infect Dis. 2022 Jul 1:S1473-3099(22)00411-X. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35785793. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(22)00411-X

Patrocinio-Jesus R, Peruzzu F. Monkeypox Genital Lesions. N Engl J Med. 2022 Jul 7;387(1):66. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35704421. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMicm2206893

Antinori A, Mazzotta V, Vita S, et al. Epidemiological, clinical and virological characteristics of four cases of monkeypox support transmission through sexual contact, Italy, May 2022. Euro Surveill. 2022 Jun;27(22):2200421. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35656836. Full text: https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2022.27.22.2200421

Adler H, Gould S, Hine P, et al. Clinical features and management of human monkeypox: a retrospective observational study in the UK. Lancet Infect Dis. 2022 May 24:S1473-3099(22)00228-6. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35623380. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(22)00228-6

Rao AK, Schulte J, Chen TH, et al. Monkeypox in a Traveler Returning from Nigeria – Dallas, Texas, July 2021. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2022 Apr 8;71(14):509-516. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35389974. Full text: https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7114a1

Costello V, Sowash M, Gaur A, et al. Imported Monkeypox from International Traveler, Maryland, USA, 2021. Emerg Infect Dis. 2022 May;28(5):1002-1005. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35263559. Full text: https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2805.220292

 

Diagnosis

 

Treatment and Vaccination

Rizk JG, Lippi G, Henry BM, Forthal DN, Rizk Y. Prevention and Treatment of Monkeypox. Drugs. 2022 Jun 28:1-7. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35763248. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40265-022-01742-y

Rao AK, Petersen BW, Whitehill F, et al. Use of JYNNEOS (Smallpox and Monkeypox Vaccine, Live, Nonreplicating) for Preexposure Vaccination of Persons at Risk for Occupational Exposure to Orthopoxviruses: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices – United States, 2022. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2022 Jun 3;71(22):734-742. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35653347. Full text: https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7122e1

 

Sequelae

 

General

The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Monkeypox: a neglected old foe. Lancet Infect Dis. 2022 Jul;22(7):913. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35691304. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(22)00377-2

WHO. Monkeypox. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/monkeypox

Walter K, Malani PN. What Is Monkeypox? JAMA. 2022 Jun 9. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/35679066. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2022.10259

Moore M, Zahra F. Monkeypox. PubMed: https://pubmed.gov/34662033. Full text: https://doi.org/