The re-emergence and transmission of Monkeypox virus in Nigeria

The role of one health

Bibliographic Data

ID22088930
AuthorsSeto Charles Ogunleye (0000-0002-1011-4744, University of Ibadan, corresponding author), Olalekan Chris Akinsulie (0000-0001-6337-3638, University of Ibadan), Abdullahi Tunde Aborode (0000-0003-2516-5920), Mercy Mayowa Olorunshola (University of Ibadan), Damilola Gbore, Damilola John Gbore (University of Ibadan), Moyinoluwa Oladoye, Moyinoluwa Joshua Oladoye (0000-0003-0300-1474, University of Ibadan), Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola (0000-0001-7810-5265, University of Ibadan), Joy Olaoluwa Gbadegoye (University of Ibadan), Boluwatife J Olatoye (University of Ibadan), Mariam A Lawal (Federal University of Agriculture), Akeem B Bakare, Akeem Bakare (University of Ibadan), Oluwabori Adekanye (University of Ibadan), Ezemba Constance Chinyere (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University)
Year2024
Volume11
Pages1334238-1334238
Publication date2024-01-05
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2023.1334238
PMID38249416
OpenAlexW4390611982
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited53

The Monkeypox virus, commonly abbreviated as mpox, is a viral zoonosis that is experiencing a resurgence in prevalence. It is endemic to regions of West and Central Africa that are characterized by dense forested areas. Various measures pertaining to animals, humans, and the environment have been recognized as potential factors and catalysts for the spread of the disease throughout the impacted regions of Africa. This study examines the various factors contributing to the transmission of the virus in Nigeria, with a particular focus on the animal-human and inter-human modes of transmission in rural communities and healthcare facilities. The One Health approach was emphasized as crucial in the prevention and management of this issue. Literature suggests that preventing repeated zoonotic introductions could potentially halt the transmission of the mpox virus from animal to human hosts, leading to a potential decrease in human infections

Biology · Environmental health · Geography · Human health · Monkeypox · One Health · Public health · Virus · Zoonosis · Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research · Medicine · Nursing · Poxvirus research and outbreaks · Zoonotic diseases and public health · Virology

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