Preparedness of Eastern Mediterranean countries in view of monkeypox emergence during the COVID-19 pandemic: A call for action

Farahat, Ramadan Abdelmoez; Umar, Tungki Pratama; Khan, Sheharyar Hassan; Shrestha, Abhigan Babu; Kamran, Ateeba; Essar, Mohammad Yasir; El-Sokkary, Rehab H.

doi:10.1016/j.ijsu.2022.106878

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“…The CDC recommends brincidofovir, tecovirimat, cidofovir, or vaccinia immune globulin for severe cases, children, and persons with compromised immune systems [ 31 ]. Tecovirimat (TPOXX®/ST-246), which inhibited Orthopoxvirus VP37 envelope-wrapping protein and was FDA-approved in 2018, is indicated against smallpox infection caused by the Variola virus in adults and children [ 32 ]. It is available in 200mg capsules or intravenously.…”

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Clinical and Epidemiological Interventions for Monkeypox Management in Children: A Systematic Review

Maru¹,

Ghaffar²,

Rawat³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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This review aims to compile the available literature on monkeypox, identify risk factors for developing the disease, and recommend effective preventative methods to reduce the number of reported cases and fatalities in children and pregnant women. In seeking out pertinent studies on monkeypox virus in children and pregnant women, we searched the literature using the databases Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Scopus up to 1st February 2023. This study analyzed data from case studies of monkeypox in children and pregnant women. Clinical data and test findings of monkeypox patients less than 18 years old and pregnant women were analyzed. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used to do the quality evaluation. Our record examination spanned the years 1985 to 2023 and found 17 children and five pregnant female patients treated with monkeypox in various hospitals/community centers. Zaire, Gabon, Chicago, Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Northern DR Congo, Liberia, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Florida all contributed to the 14 studies analyzed. There were no studies identified for meta-analysis of selected case studies of hospitalized children and pregnant women who were diagnosed with monkeypox. The incidence, prevalence, clinical characteristics, diagnosis, management, prevention, vaccinations, infant care, and care for expectant mothers are all discussed in this systematic review of monkeypox in children. Our research findings may provide a foundation for further focused research and the development of related recommendations or guidelines.

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Clinical and Epidemiological Interventions for Monkeypox Management in Children: A Systematic Review

Maru¹,

Ghaffar²,

Rawat³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…Education in a one-health context can protect against many pathogens [5] . Social science considerations can play a critical role in messaging and in interrupting transmission, reducing stigmatization and misinformation, and improving access to care [6] .…”

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The current monkeypox outbreak: Knowledge gaps and research priorities

Asaad

El-Sokkary

2023

Journal of Infection and Public Health

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“…In addition, the systematic approach of adopting the recommended quarantine and treatment guidelines for MPX Patients would not only benefit infected patients but could also rule out potential, asymptomatic, and suspected cases. Government and healthcare authorities should ensure the enforcement of mandatory screening at the airports, and the devising of the national policies for MPX for the public 4 , 11 . Awareness sessions and campaigns should be especially structured and regularly held, with the aim of familiarizing the population with preventive measures, such as social distancing, limiting sexual intercourse, and the maintenance of proper hygiene 12 .…”

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“…For future prospects, carrying out vaccination drives, establishing screening clinics, and improving surveillance strategies are significant recommendations. One of the effective interventions is the ring-vaccination protocol, which targets vulnerable individuals possibly exposed to an infected person at some point in time 11 .…”

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