This article from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) provides a comprehensive review of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. The authors discuss the virus’s origins, transmission, clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, management, and prevention strategies, highlighting the recent global outbreak of clade IIb Monkeypox virus (MPXV). The paper delves into the characteristics of the virus, its impact on different populations, and the effectiveness of various treatments and vaccination strategies, noting the emergence of new clades and the evolving global health threat.

Research paper:
Titanji BK, Hazra A, Zucker J. Mpox Clinical Presentation, Diagnostic Approaches, and Treatment Strategies: A Review. JAMA. 2024 Oct 14. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.21091. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39401235.

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