https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Monkeypox. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ajic-2026-06-003-a7a46760/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ajic-2026-06-003-a7a46760/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The review highlights that rapid identification of suspected cases and adherence to infection prevention recommendations are needed to prevent healthcare-associated transmission of these emerging viruses. Monkeypox Climate and environment Transmission dynamics Treatment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1080-22221751-2026-2717859-54a0a08e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1080-22221751-2026-2717859-54a0a08e/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The abstract frames the platform as a potential way to facilitate MPXV basic and applied research by enabling work with an attenuated virus. Its relevance is research infrastructure for antibody and antiviral testing, rather than evidence of population-level disease effects. Monkeypox Transmission dynamics One Health Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3390-tropicalmed11090244-c76236d8/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3390-tropicalmed11090244-c76236d8/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The article frames precision vaccinology as relevant to mpox preparedness and development of vaccines intended to provide durable, clade-specific protection. The supplied abstract does not provide clinical effectiveness estimates or outcome data supporting a specific public health intervention. Monkeypox Vaccination Vaccine effectiveness Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-37432-jieph-d-26-00257-853d4094/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-37432-jieph-d-26-00257-853d4094/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The piece argues for integrated HIV/STI and mpox prevention and care, pre-exposure vaccination of at-risk people, continued investment in surveillance and data systems, and pre-approved emergency research protocols as part of outbreak preparedness, with a long-term aim beyond acute response. Monkeypox HIV infection Outbreak investigation Surveillance Vaccination Cohort study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-47820-recima21-v7i8-8836-59975ed1/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-47820-recima21-v7i8-8836-59975ed1/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The One Health approach, integrating actions across human, animal, and environmental health sectors, is relevant for addressing this zoonosis. Effective control requires prevention measures, effective public policies, interdisciplinary cooperation, and strengthened epidemiological surveillance. Monkeypox One Health Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1136-bmjgh-2025-022252-a4e4e58e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1136-bmjgh-2025-022252-a4e4e58e/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Monitoring progressive changes in viral spread capabilities underscores the importance of timely, balanced resource distribution paired with localized educational initiatives to mitigate future transmission waves. Monkeypox Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Vaccination Systematic review https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1128-jvi-00247-26-5f2069b3/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1128-jvi-00247-26-5f2069b3/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Validating these murine platforms facilitates ongoing research into viral mechanisms and supports the evaluation of potential therapeutic strategies against divergent orthopoxvirus lineages. Monkeypox Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-026-01493-y-6b24b880/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-026-01493-y-6b24b880/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The pronounced regional disparities suggest that targeted geographic strategies and uniform monitoring protocols would enhance future outbreak management and funding distribution. Monkeypox Surveillance Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Systematic review https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fimmu-2026-1871884-92184832/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fimmu-2026-1871884-92184832/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings suggest that if monkeypox vaccines are included in future routine recommendations in China, public health interventions should emphasize disease severity, reduce perceived barriers to vaccination, and build confidence to increase uptake among populations with relatively low baseline willingness. Monkeypox Vaccination Cross-sectional study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12889-026-28925-6-0a0b55e9/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12889-026-28925-6-0a0b55e9/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings offer a quantitative basis for prioritizing resource distribution during localized mpox surges. They illustrate how adaptive management of prevention, screening, clinical access, and immunization can improve outbreak containment outcomes. Monkeypox Ebola Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Vaccination Treatment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41467-026-76580-7-00f2b79e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41467-026-76580-7-00f2b79e/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The article is relevant to monkeypox outbreak investigation and transmission dynamics because it addresses phenotypic differences in a virus lineage associated with the 2022 global epidemic. Its focus on zoonotic MPXV and orthopoxvirus transmission gives it One Health relevance. Monkeypox Smallpox Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics One Health Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2196-93321-deacb4af/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2196-93321-deacb4af/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The analysis supplies practical guidance for resource-constrained regions aiming to replace disconnected digital projects with coordinated, compatible networks that support comprehensive pathogen tracking. COVID-19 Ebola Monkeypox Surveillance One Health Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2026-109047-cef9afc2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2026-109047-cef9afc2/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Monkeypox infection and smallpox vaccination may provide cross-protection against orthopoxviruses. Early IgA detection could support mpox diagnosis in asymptomatic high-risk individuals, and complement-dependent neutralization assays may improve cross-immunity assessment. Smallpox Monkeypox Vaccination Vaccine effectiveness Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1080-22221751-2026-2703396-1f1820df/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1080-22221751-2026-2703396-1f1820df/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings suggest that seminal amyloids act as host factors amplifying MPXV infectivity and broadening cell tropism, with potential implications for understanding sexual transmission of mpox. Monkeypox Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-026-13621-y-c0f394fb/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-026-13621-y-c0f394fb/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings provide evidence about the potential use and limits of aggregated human judgment for outbreak forecasting and preparedness. The abstract suggests that forecasting platforms may need to address scale presentation, support the cues used by forecasters, and permit zero-probability assignments, but it does not establish effects on health outcomes or operational decisions. Monkeypox Outbreak investigation Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41541-026-01490-0-faf40751/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41541-026-01490-0-faf40751/ Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings provide additional evidence from an endemic setting that the MVA-BN vaccine, widely deployed for monkeypox prevention, is generally safe and well-tolerated with predominantly mild injection site reactions. Monkeypox Vaccination Treatment Vaccine safety Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pmed-1004893-4fe5ef5f/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pmed-1004893-4fe5ef5f/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The article highlights a continuing disproportionate burden in Africa and persistent global risk, with relevance to maintaining a sustained response to mpox transmission. Monkeypox Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-25-00545-6-9f0c6065/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-25-00545-6-9f0c6065/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The observed differences in immune durability between natural infection and vaccination highlight potential considerations for maintaining population-level protection against circulating orthopoxviruses. Smallpox Monkeypox Vaccination Cohort study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-cmi-2025-08-019-736f724d/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-cmi-2025-08-019-736f724d/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The analysis highlights structural deficiencies in current observational research infrastructure that could delay coordinated responses during emerging infectious disease events. Standardizing data collection and maintaining continuous monitoring networks are presented as essential steps for timely public health interventions. Monkeypox Outbreak investigation Vaccination Treatment Cohort study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-infdis-jiag143-2be936cc/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-infdis-jiag143-2be936cc/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The abstract frames the cluster as relevant to mpox surveillance and prevention because transmission was detected after negative entry screening in a returning traveler. It points to risk-based surveillance, diagnostic testing, and targeted prevention as response considerations. Monkeypox Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-56147-jidpc-3-1-36-a48f1da8/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-56147-jidpc-3-1-36-a48f1da8/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The report underscores the necessity for sustained resource allocation, supply chain optimization, and interagency cooperation to preserve outbreak resilience within defense healthcare networks confronting recurring and novel viral hazards. Ebola Monkeypox Outbreak investigation Surveillance Diagnostics Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-25-00018-0-0c50fdeb/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-25-00018-0-0c50fdeb/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The article provides Germany-specific observational evidence on MVA-BN safety and estimated effectiveness in the population studied during the 2022-2023 mpox period. Its findings may inform editorial context about vaccination evidence, including the reported difference in estimated effectiveness by HIV status, but they do not establish causality or confirm a current surveillance pattern. Smallpox Monkeypox Vaccination Vaccine effectiveness Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Cohort study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-15585-mmwr-mm7422a3-e39ea2c9/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-15585-mmwr-mm7422a3-e39ea2c9/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The recommendations provide outbreak-specific vaccination guidance amid ongoing mpox transmission and substantial morbidity and mortality. Future need for the outbreak recommendation will be reassessed as the outbreak evolves. Smallpox Monkeypox Vaccination Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013148-060ab7b4/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013148-060ab7b4/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The authors argue Mpox has the potential to disrupt health systems and undermine progress toward the 2030 sustainable development goals, calling for financial and human resource support from countries both within and outside Africa. Monkeypox Smallpox Surveillance Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Vaccination Climate and environment One Health Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41591-025-03526-9-4f851f4f/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41591-025-03526-9-4f851f4f/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The findings indicate that mpox transmission in NYC followed general principles of sexually transmitted pathogen spread within highly connected sexual networks, which may inform expectations about outbreak trajectories in similar populations. Monkeypox Transmission dynamics Outbreak investigation Genomic epidemiology Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1080-22221751-2024-2412635-5235f344/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1080-22221751-2024-2412635-5235f344/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Scenario analysis projects that small increases in the high sexual activity MSM population can trigger new waves. Findings support continued vaccination, targeted awareness in risk groups, and routine genomic surveillance to anticipate novel threats including global dissemination of clade I viruses. Monkeypox Outbreak investigation Vaccination One Health Transmission dynamics Genomic epidemiology Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-024-09551-2-a3a237a7/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-024-09551-2-a3a237a7/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The paper argues that current vaccine coverage is sufficient to prevent large-scale mpox resurgence in New York City even with a similar gathering event, and that limited vaccine doses in other settings should prioritize high-risk individuals aged 34–45 years. Monkeypox Vaccination Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2024-29-38-2400575-f7a0beb2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2024-29-38-2400575-f7a0beb2/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The findings indicate that antibody responses to MVA-BN vaccination may not persist beyond one year, highlighting the need for ongoing surveillance to assess the public health implications of declining antibody levels for mpox outbreak preparedness. Smallpox Monkeypox Vaccination Outbreak investigation Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2024-107132-f6683eae/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2024-107132-f6683eae/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Understanding which factors contributed to the waning of the 2022 mpox epidemic can inform outbreak response strategies and help anticipate future transmission dynamics in similar settings. Monkeypox Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-024-09537-0-7b95053e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-024-09537-0-7b95053e/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The authors position the work as relevant to targeted prevention, control, and treatment planning for mpox in MSM and people living with HIV. The abstract also frames the sampling results as supporting attention to direct physical contact, especially at genital and anal sites, in the study context. Monkeypox Transmission dynamics Treatment Travel medicine Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-23-00451-6-f4ce6dd3/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-23-00451-6-f4ce6dd3/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The findings suggest that reductions in sexual partner rates among some GBMSM drove the outbreak reversal, and that timely vaccination helped limit future resurgences, informing control strategies for future mpox outbreaks. Monkeypox Transmission dynamics Outbreak investigation Vaccination Mathematical modelling https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-23-00492-9-83571f46/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-23-00492-9-83571f46/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Cataloging symptom profiles in previously immune populations aids researchers in understanding how prior exposure modifies disease presentation within affected networks. Monkeypox Smallpox Vaccination Outbreak investigation Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41467-023-44092-3-bd1cafab/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41467-023-44092-3-bd1cafab/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The findings are positioned by the authors as contributing to understanding of the ongoing mpox outbreak in China and to informing joint prevention and control strategies. Monkeypox Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Genomic epidemiology Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid2910-230824-dc98821b/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid2910-230824-dc98821b/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Findings indicate that sufficient environmental MPXV stability could support transmission in healthcare settings, where exposure and dose-response are likely limiting factors. Monkeypox Surveillance Transmission dynamics Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41591-023-02542-x-78e2381a/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41591-023-02542-x-78e2381a/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT The abstract presents genomic epidemiology as a potential tool for monitoring and controlling mpox outbreaks in real time. It also states that the findings may inform future vaccine policy for a population described as highly susceptible; this is an article-level implication rather than clinical or policy advice. Monkeypox Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Vaccination Genomic epidemiology Health policy Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1056-nejmoa2215201-466804dd/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1056-nejmoa2215201-466804dd/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The findings support the usefulness of JYNNEOS vaccination against mpox disease and suggest greater protection with completion of the two-dose series, relevant to U.S. outbreak control among at-risk adults. Monkeypox Smallpox HIV infection AIDS Vaccination Vaccine effectiveness Outbreak investigation Case-control study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2023-28-12-2200772-971f344b/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2023-28-12-2200772-971f344b/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The findings characterize a high-incidence mpox outbreak in a specific population and provide quantitative estimates of vaccine protection, contributing evidence relevant to vaccination strategy and risk communication for at-risk communities. Smallpox Monkeypox Vaccination Travel medicine Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Vaccine effectiveness Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2022-12-023-5071231c/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2022-12-023-5071231c/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The report underscores the operational value of targeted immunization strategies for vulnerable demographics and emphasizes continuous monitoring to mitigate future regional spread. Monkeypox Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Surveillance Transmission dynamics Vaccination Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s2666-5247-22-00257-9-c7980a75/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s2666-5247-22-00257-9-c7980a75/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT The findings demonstrate environmental contamination in isolation facilities and potential for airborne suspension of monkeypox virus during specific activities such as bedding changes. Contamination of healthcare worker PPE and doffing areas underscores the importance of infection control protocols, proper PPE use, and doffing procedures in preventing nosocomial transmission. Monkeypox Transmission dynamics Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41591-022-02090-w-3f5be3bf/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41591-022-02090-w-3f5be3bf/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT These observations address knowledge gaps surrounding authorized MVA-BN deployment during a recently declared international health emergency by quantifying early immune responses. Influenza Monkeypox Smallpox Vaccination Outbreak investigation Vaccine effectiveness Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid2810-221047-17f0876f/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid2810-221047-17f0876f/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The findings document environmental surface contamination and recovery of viable virus in a household setting; the abstract states that most positive cultures had low titers, indicating limited potential for indirect transmission. Monkeypox Travel medicine Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41591-022-01907-y-f9db9841/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41591-022-01907-y-f9db9841/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT The findings indicate that genomic sequencing may provide information for investigating the spread and transmission of monkeypox virus during an outbreak. The supplied evidence does not establish clinical effects, intervention effectiveness, or a current public health risk level. Monkeypox Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Genomic epidemiology Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0010141-156f368b/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0010141-156f368b/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT The review highlights the global relevance of monkeypox given its spread beyond endemic African settings and suggests that enhanced surveillance is needed to monitor its evolving epidemiology. Monkeypox Smallpox Travel medicine Surveillance Transmission dynamics Vaccination One Health Systematic review https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-46234-ccdcw2022-206-aa7b378f/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-46234-ccdcw2022-206-aa7b378f/ Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT The abstract states that the isolated strain and the reported infectious-titration and neutralization methods provide resources and technical platforms for further research, including antiviral and vaccine development. Monkeypox Transmission dynamics Vaccination Travel medicine Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid2002-130118-e5d287f8/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid2002-130118-e5d287f8/ Sat, 01 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT The authors call for improved surveillance to monitor potential adaptation of monkeypox virus to humans. Monkeypox Surveillance Transmission dynamics One Health Journal article