Monkeypox Virus: A Review

Monkeypox is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which is related to the smallpox virus. It is a double-strand DNA virus enclosed in an envelope and a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus within the Orthopoxviridae family. This disease was spread in West and Central African countries and other regions as well. It transmits through direct contact with the skin lesions of an infected person, as well as through respiratory droplets and contaminated materials. Monkeypox is generally less severe than smallpox, and most people recover completely from it; however, it is still serious, especially for young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. It causes pain, fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes.