Mpox is a zoonotic disease caused by mpox virus(MPXV)infection,it is similar to smallpox(SPX)caused by variola virus(VARV),and the smallpox vaccine has been proven effective against Mpox.Although it is not a newly emerging disease,mpox poses significant public health concerns due to its ease of transmission and potential health risks.This article provides a comprehensive review of the latest research progress on pathogenic biology,clinical characteristics,epidemiology,prevention and control,and other aspects of mpox virus.This aims to enhance understanding of the transmission,symptoms,prevention and protection measures against mpox virus,while also offering guidance for the prevention and control of mpox virus.
mpox viruspathogenic biologyclinical characteristicsepidemiologyprevention and control