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Encephalitis: a rare neurological manifestation of mpox-a narrative review

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: The Monkeypox virus (MPXV) is a re-emerging global health threat, and since January 2022, it has been reported in 127 Member States across all 6 WHO regions. The recent epidemics have seen a difference in the usual presentation of the disease, ranging from asymptomatic and undetected cases to affecting numerous organ systems. Moreover, MPXV has been shown to cause severe neurological symptoms such as seizures and encephalitis. Therefore, this review article focuses on the evidence-based available literature on mpox infections, highlighting and summarizing encephalitis as a rare neurological manifestation of the disease that may otherwise be overlooked in general practice.

Source: Pan African Medical Journal

DOI: 10.11604/pamj.supp.2025.50.1.46671

Authors: Karpal Singh Sohal, Alvin Acas Miranda, Ashu Michael Agbor

Institutions: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Muhimbili National Hospital, Université des Montagnes

Language: English

Topic: Poxvirus research and outbreaks

Subfield: Virology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $180