Monkeypox was initially recognized as a pox-like viral disease seen in monkeys. The first human cases were reported in the 1970s, with most cases confined to Central and West Africa. In other non-endemic countries, sporadic instances and small outbreaks have since been observed. As a result, the global spread of monkeypox we are presently experiencing is exceptional. Despite our not being entirely immune to monkeypox, since vaccinations and antiviral medications are available, given the continuing worldwide crisis caused by SARS-CoV-2—another virus of animal origin—concerns may develop if the monkeypox virus spreads, and the healthcare and social impact would probably increase.
This Research Topic seeks to compile available scientific data and new information on monkeypox that will help us evaluate the present situation and plan for a future in which an old-new pox virus illness may become a part of our daily life. This special issue is particularly interested in emerging new concepts in this field.
Researchers worldwide are welcome to submit short communications, reviews, and original research papers on any aspect of monkeypox illness.
• Original articles about monkeypox (including pathology, virology, biology, transmission, etc.)
• Original articles about monkeypox (clinical and translational data)
• Viewpoints (impactful reports, commentaries, and letters)
• Perspectives (based on systematic reviews), such as predictions, estimations, comparisons to other viral entities, etc.
• Innovations: drug development, original preventative measures, etc.
Monkeypox was initially recognized as a pox-like viral disease seen in monkeys. The first human cases were reported in the 1970s, with most cases confined to Central and West Africa. In other non-endemic countries, sporadic instances and small outbreaks have since been observed. As a result, the global spread of monkeypox we are presently experiencing is exceptional. Despite our not being entirely immune to monkeypox, since vaccinations and antiviral medications are available, given the continuing worldwide crisis caused by SARS-CoV-2—another virus of animal origin—concerns may develop if the monkeypox virus spreads, and the healthcare and social impact would probably increase.
This Research Topic seeks to compile available scientific data and new information on monkeypox that will help us evaluate the present situation and plan for a future in which an old-new pox virus illness may become a part of our daily life. This special issue is particularly interested in emerging new concepts in this field.
Researchers worldwide are welcome to submit short communications, reviews, and original research papers on any aspect of monkeypox illness.
• Original articles about monkeypox (including pathology, virology, biology, transmission, etc.)
• Original articles about monkeypox (clinical and translational data)
• Viewpoints (impactful reports, commentaries, and letters)
• Perspectives (based on systematic reviews), such as predictions, estimations, comparisons to other viral entities, etc.
• Innovations: drug development, original preventative measures, etc.
