Symptomatology, prognosis, and clinical findings of Monkeypox infected patients during COVID-19 era: A systematic-review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The recent outbreak of Human Monkeypox (MPXV) in nonendemic regions of the world is of great concern.

Objective

We aimed to systematically analyze the current epidemiology, clinical presentation, and outcomes of the Monkeypox virus.

Method

Systematic literature was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and Scopus using predefined MESH terms by using "AND" and "OR." The following search terms were used: Monkeypox [MeSH] OR "Monkeypox virus" [MeSH] OR "POX" OR "Monkeypox" AND "Outbreak" AND "Outcomes" from December 2019 till 14th June 2022 without restrictions of language.

Results

A total of 1074 (99.90%) patients tested positive for Monkeypox virus through RT-PCR while 1 (0.09) patient was suspected. There was a gender difference with male pred

SUBMITTER: Jaiswal V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9552975 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature