Current Evidence and Practice Guidelines of Systemic Complications of 2022 Mpox Outbreak: A Scoping Review

In May of 2022, the World Health Organization declared a worldwide Mpox virus (MPXV) outbreak. Due to widespread implementation vaccination protocols and heightened awareness among general population, there has been notable decline in incidence (formerly known as Monkeypox) cases since March 2023. Nevertheless, it is crucial remember that potential impact multiple physiological systems humans, encompassing cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, ear/nose/throat, ocular systems. The mortality rate disease comparatively lower than smallpox. However, essential note this can still lead significant systemic consequences. specific pathophysiological mechanisms by which affects various are now being investigated. Direct inoculation through mucosal damage or intranasal exposure, direct viral toxicity, lymphatic transmission via seminal fluid all viable hypotheses. prompt recognition such complications decrease morbidity mortality.