Monkeypox Outbreak: Epidemiological, Clinical and Therapeutic Updates

Dear Colleagues,

The monkeypox (MPX) outbreak in 2022 was declared a global health emergency on 22 July 2022 by the World Health Organization, raising the alert for this infection to the highest level. According to the latest updates, over 25,000 cases of MPX have been confirmed since May 2022, mainly in young males. From the outset, MPX infection was characterized by polymorphic clinical manifestations and, in rare cases, a severe clinical course, leading to hospitalization and death. Although the number of new cases has drastically reduced in recent weeks, the alert remains high.

This Special Issue intends to update and highlight the epidemiology, clinical manifestations and therapeutic advances towards MPX infection. Particular focus will also be placed on possible prevention strategies, including risk education, vaccination campaigns and activities to prevent stigma.

Dr. Giuseppe Bruno
Guest Editor

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