In the wake of the largest-ever recorded outbreak of mpox in terms of magnitude and
geographical spread in human history since May 2022, we innovatively developed an …

In the centuries following Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage to the Americas,
transoceanic travel opened unprecedented pathways in global pathogen circulation. Yet no …

Disinfection efficacy tests were conducted on surface carriers inoculated with the
monkeypox virus (MPXV) by applying six disinfectant solutions (and three controls) on six …

Outbreaks of emerging diseases, like Mpox in 2022, pose unprecedented challenges to
global healthcare systems. Although Mpox cases globally decreased since the end of 2022 …

Mpox is still spreading globally and is mostly reported to be transmitted by skin and mucosal
contact. However, transmission through contact with fomites, contaminated objects, or …

Monkeypox (mpox) outbreak in 2022 has caused more than 91,000 cases, has spread to
115 countries, regions, and territories, and has thus attracted much attention. The stability of …

Wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) has shown to be an effective tool in monitoring the
spread of SARS-CoV-2 and has helped guide public health actions. Consequently, WBS …

The 2022 global spread of Monkeypox Virus (MPXV) underlined the need to investigate safe-
handling procedures of clinical and research samples. Here we evaluated the efficiency in …

Background: Mpox virus (MPXV) infections have increased in many countries since May
2022, increasing demand for diagnostic tests and research on the virus. To ensure …

Background Current recommendations for the diagnosis of mpox rely on lesion-swabs as
the gold-standard specimen type even though many patients experience symptoms prior to …