Wirus ospy małpiej - epidemiologia i profilaktyka zakażeń

Monkeypox virus (MPXV), is a zoonotic pathogen, considered endemic in parts of Central and West Africa until 2003. Since the beginning of 2022, a sharp increase in the number of human cases has been observed worldwide. African rodents and non-human primates, like monkeys, might harbor the virus. Numerous animal species are susceptible to MPXV infection. Newborn mice, rats and domestic rabbits may serve as potential hosts of MPXV. Wild animals, such as squirrels are also susceptible. Pivotal role for control of monkeypox spreading, plays the quarantine of animals and constrain the contacts between humans and virus reservoirs. MPXV is closely related to the smallpox virus and the smallpox vaccine can immunize against monkeypox. Due to rapid worldwide transmission of MPXV, control and vaccination programs are likely to be introduced soon in numerous countries around the world.