Reemergence of monkey pox: a new global threat?
Keywords:
monkey pox, emergence, outbreakAbstract
Monkey pox has spread over Europe, posing a serious public health threat. Monkey pox is an unusual pox illness that has resurfaced, and zoonosis is assumed to be the cause. Human-to-human transmission is now being monitored. A growing number of reported instances in numerous countries has drawn the attention of the medical community. COVID-19 taught us that in the event of an outbreak, we must respond quickly, thoroughly investigate, and take action quickly. Although monkey pox is an old disease, it may have a new genetic mutation that causes a more severe illness and a broad epidemic.
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