Epidemiological characteristics and research progress of monkeypox in 2022.
10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20221118-00981
- Author:
Chun Xiao LIAO
1
;
Bo WANG
2
;
Jun LYU
1
;
Li Ming LI
1
Author Information
1. School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China Peking University Center for Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness & Response, Beijing 100191, China.
2. Peking University Health Science Center Meinian Public Health Institute, Beijing 100191, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Male;
Animals;
Humans;
Monkeypox/epidemiology*;
Homosexuality, Male;
Sexual and Gender Minorities;
Zoonoses;
Disease Outbreaks
- From:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
2023;44(3):486-490
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Monkeypox is a zoonosis caused by monkeypox virus. Monkeypox was endemic mainly in central and western Africa in the past. Since May 7, 2022, monkeypox outbreaks have been reported in many non-epidemic countries and regions around the world. As of December 25, 2022, monkeypox cases have been detected in 110 countries and areas. Moreover, human to human transmission, especially among men who have sex with men, has aroused high global concern. The incidence, transmission route and clinical characteristics of monkeypox in 2022 seemed different from those in the past. Therefore, this paper summarizes the progress in research of the changes of epidemiological characteristics of monkeypox, the clinical characteristics of monkeypox and its prevention and treatment to provide scientific evidence for the prevention and control of monkeypox.
