Clinical Characteristics of Human Mpox (Monkeypox) in 2022: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Since May 2022, large numbers of human mpox (previously known as monkeypox) cases have been reported in non-endemic regions. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to elucidate clinical characteristics of the current mpox outbreak. Our systematic review and meta-analysis were undertaken according to PRISMA and MOOSE guidelines. We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science for publications between 1 January and 11 November 2022. Random-effects models were used to pool results. Heterogeneity was assessed using I². This study is registered with PROSPERO, CRD42022355590. Skin lesions (95.2%, 95% CI [93.3-96.9%]), fever (58.4%, [54.9-61.8%]) and lymphadenopathy (53.0%, [48.7-57.3%]) were the most common symptoms. The most common dermatological manifestations were

SUBMITTER: Liu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9861547 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature