Monkeypox is back with a vengeance
10.3760/cma.j.cn101070-20240818-00524
- VernacularTitle:猴痘疫情卷土重来
- Author:
Qinghua LU
1
;
Yuejie ZHENG
;
Yonghong YANG
Author Information
1. 深圳市儿童医院呼吸科，深圳 518038
- Keywords:
Monkeypox;
Epidemic;
Child
- From:
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics
2024;39(10):721-722
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The monkeypox epidemic has re-emerged and is at a stage of rapid development in Africa.It is rare that has been designated as a public health emergency of international concern twice in just 2 years since May 2022, which fully demonstrates the urgency of the current monkeypox epidemic.This outbreak is caused by a new monkeypox variant strain Ⅰb.It has a faster transmission rate and may have a higher fatality rate, especially in children.Therefore, medical staff, especially pediatricians, should attach great importance to this strain, do a good job in epidemic surveillance and strengthen vaccine research and development.Nip it in the bud.
