Mpox Virus: Its Molecular Evolution and Potential Impact on Viral Epidemiology

Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) is an infectious viral illness caused by the mpox virus (MPXV), an orthopoxvirus that belongs to the family <i>Poxviridae</i>. The symptoms of mpox in humans are similar to those of smallpox, although the mortality rate is lower. In recent years, the...

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Main Authors: Xi Yu, Huicheng Shi, Gong Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/15/4/995