Mpox

Deciphering the Mpox Virus The Mpox virus, a once relatively obscure zoonotic pathogen, has recently surged into the global spotlight, triggering widespread concern and prompting intensive public health responses worldwide. The rapid spread of Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, beyond its traditional endemic regions in Central and West Africa has underscored the interconnectedness of our…

Defining the Mpox Virus Let’s start by clarifying what the Mpox virus actually is. The name Mpox was adopted in to eliminate the potential for stigma associated with the old name. Mpox is an orthopoxvirus. This group of viruses includes the more well-known smallpox virus. The Mpox virus belongs to the *Poxviridae* family. This classification…