Monitoring Monkeypox: Safeguarding Global Health through Rapid Response and Global Surveillance

Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Rene Rachou. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil / Sciences and Technologies for Sustainable Development and One Health. University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome. Rome, Italy / Climate Amplified Diseases and Epidemics. Brazil.
Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences. University of Central Florida. Orlando, FL, USA.
National HIV/AIDS Research Center. National Institute of Health. Rome, Italy.
Department of Biomedical Sciences. University of Sassari. Sassari, Italy.
Unit of Medical Statistics and Molecular Epidemiology. University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome. Rome, Italy.
Butantan Institute, Blood Center of Ribeirão Preto. Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto. University of São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Institute of Human Virology and Global Virus Network Center. University of Maryland School of Medicine. Baltimore, MD, USA.
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Institute of Human Virology and Global Virus Network Center. University of Maryland School of Medicine. Baltimore, MD, USA.
Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases. Sapienza University of Rome. Rome, Italy.
Unit of Medical Statistics and Molecular Epidemiology. University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome. Rome, Italy.
National HIV/AIDS Research Center. National Institute of Health. Rome, Italy.

Abstract

Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease, has emerged as a significant global threat in recent years. This review focuses on the importance of global monitoring and rapid response to monkeypox outbreaks. The unpredictable nature of monkeypox transmissions, its potential for human-to-human spread, and its high morbidity rate underscore the necessity for proactive surveillance systems. By analyzing the existing literature, including recent outbreaks, this review highlights the critical role of global surveillance in detecting, containing, and preventing the further spread of monkeypox. It also emphasizes the need for enhanced international collaboration, data sharing, and real-time information exchange to effectively respond to monkeypox outbreaks as a global health concern. Furthermore, this review discusses the challenges and opportunities of implementing robust surveillance strategies, including the use of advanced diagnostic tools and technologies. Ultimately, these findings underscore the urgency of establishing a comprehensive global monitoring framework for monkeypox, enabling early detection, prompt response, and effective control measures to protect public health worldwide.

Keywords

Genomic surveillance
Monkeypox
Zoonotic disease

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MDPI AG

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GIOVANETTI, Marta et al. Monitoring Monkeypox: Safeguarding Global Health through Rapid Response and Global Surveillance. Pathogens, v. 12, n. 9, p. 1-11, Sept. 2023.

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10.3390/pathogens12091153

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2076-0817

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