Insights into the emergence and evolution of monkeypox virus: Historical perspectives, epidemiology, genetic diversity, transmission, and preventative measures
In 2022, just before the COVID-19 pandemic ended, many countries noticed a viral monkeypox outbreak.Monkeypox virus, a zoonotic pathogen, causes a febrile illness in humans and resembles smallpox.Prevention strategies encompass vaccination, strict infection control measures, and avoiding contact with infected persons.As monkeypox and related poxvir