The newly emerging and re-emerging of viral contagion in the present scenario are of more extensive health concern. After a long calm of many years, an unexpected eruption of the Cat Que Virus in China is a source of our concern. Cat Que Virus is an Arbovirus and belongs to the Simbu serogroup of the Orthobunyavirus genus of the Bunyaviridae family. The Simbu serogroup is an extremely diverse group of Arbovirus. The arboviruses are causing the infection in multiple hosts including humans and various livestock. They can cause mild to lifethreatening infections. Arboviruses expand their spectrum and are more observable in recent times. Human actions have the most significant geophysical impact on the environment. Changes in rainfall patterns, floods, and the risk of extreme weather events are all consequences of climate change. These events may be connected to the extension of permissive vectors, geographic ranges, and therefore provide more chance of growth and spread of potential vector. Arboviruses are responsible for the health hazard to millions of people globally. It is critical to concentrate research and surveillance on these emerging and reemerging viruses, particularly arthropod-borne viral infections. The appropriate research and surveillance on them will help us for the development of effective control and treatment strategies and also reduce health problems. The present review summarizes the current broad outline of discovery, evolution and dispersal of this unknown virus.

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Several infections have emerged in humans, domestic animals, wildlife, and plant populations, causing a severe problem for humanity. Since the discovery of the Monkeypox virus (Mpox) in 1958 in Copenhagen, Denmark, it has resurfaced several times, producing severe infections in humans and resulting in a significant fatality rate. Mpox is an Orthopoxvirus of the Poxviridae family. This family contains various medically important viruses. The natural reservoir of Mpox is unknown yet. Mpox might be carried by African rodents and nonhuman primates (such as monkeys). The role of monkeys has been confirmed by its various outbreaks. The infection may be transferred from unidentified wild animals to monkeys, who can then spread it to humans by crossing species barriers. In close contact, human-to-human transmission is also possible. Mpox outbreaks have been documented regularly in Central and Western Africa, but recently in 2022, it has spread to over one hundred-six countries. There is no specific treatment for it, although the smallpox vaccine, antivirals, and vaccinia immune globulin help in the effective management of Mpox. In conclusion: Monkeypox poses a severe threat to public health due to the lack of specific vaccinations and effective antivirals. Surveillance studies in affected regions can assist in the early diagnosis of disease and help to control significant outbreaks. The present review provides information on epidemiology, clinical symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and preventive measures of Mpox.

Bryophyllum pinnatum, commonly known as the “patharchatta,” belongs to the family of “Crassulaceae.” Bryophyllum pinnatum is often used to treat gallbladder stones and heal wounds. It possesses a lot of pharmacological properties, such as antioxidant, anti-cancerous, antimicrobial, antiviral, etc. It is an aromatic plant having a sweet and sour smell and is used as a herb. In different plant species, essential oils present in the leaves and other parts give them their unique smell and fragrance. Many phytochemicals have been isolated from this plant, like alkaloids, triterpenes, cardenolides, flavonoids, and bufadienolides, as well as lipids, steroids, and glycosides from various extracts. Among them, only some compounds have medicinal properties. In this review, we have analyzed the ADME properties of the phytochemicals present in the plant to identify which chemical can act as a drug candidate using the SwissADME server.

Background: SARS-CoV-2 infection has spread throughout the globe and has become a terrible epidemic. Researchers all around the globe are working to understand the characteristics of coronavirus and try to find antiviral compounds as an alternative to vaccines. Objective: The presented study has been conceptualized to screen the various metabolites of traditional therapeutic plants that can have crucial antiviral activity against COVID-19. Methods: Medicinal plants are rich sources of therapeutic agents since human origin, active metabolites from plants such as O. sanctum, C. longa, A. indica, Z. officinale, A. paniculata, G. glabra, A. sativum, P. guajava, V. negundo and S. aromaticum were considered in the study. We aim to control COVID-19, either through interfering with Cysteine-like protease (3CLpro) component of COVID-19 or blocking viral entry via the human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE 2) receptor. The molecular docking of forty plant metabolites was studied with the 3Clpro component and ACE 2 receptors. In addition to this, the binding capacity of these two targets was also compared to Hydroxychloroquine used for its treatment. Results: The results reveal that Glycyrrhizin binds to 3CLpro in a highly stable manner with the lowest binding energy. Glabridin, beta-sitosterol, beta-Caryophyllene, alpha-Curcumene, and Apigenin, among others, have shown effective interactions with both ACE 2 and 3CLpro. The study reveals the ability of more than 20 plant-based compounds against the COVID-19 infection cycle, which are more effective than Hydroxychloroquine. Conclusion: Medicinal plant-based therapeutic compounds might provide quickly, sensitive, precise, and cost-effective alternative therapies. To reduce adverse effects, many pharmacological characteristics of medicinal plant agents should be adjusted.