Monkeypox Infection

Epidermal necrosis and keratinocytic ballooning are the most distinguishing histopathologic characteristics of mpox — WHO’s updated name for monkeypox disease — and can aid in accurate and early diagnosis, according to a study.

Topical cidofovir 1% was associated with rapid improvement of lesions in a cohort of patients with mpox, according to a study.

Mpox spread around the globe in 2022, popping up in 110 countries — including 103 that had not historically reported the disease, according to CDC tracking.

The United States will release an additional 1.8 million doses of monkeypox vaccine starting Monday and will make up to 50,000 doses available upon request for large LGBTQ events, health officials announced Thursday.