Is there a need to be worried about the new monkeypox virus outbreak? A brief review on the monkeypox outbreak

The Monkeypox virus (MPXV) is a double-stranded DNA virus related to the orthopoxvirus genus in the family of poxviridae. MPXV is endemic in central and Western African countries. There have been several outbreaks of MPXV in non-endemic countries since it was discovered in 1958 in lab monkeys. The current spread of MPXV is different from previous outbreaks, raising concerns about its potential to cause pandemics around the world. In order to reduce the spread of the disease, several countries imposed different preventive measures. The MPXV virus is believed to be transmitted either through wild animals, such as rodents or through infected individuals. Every year, Africa experiences a few thousand cases, mostly in the west and central regions. The number of cases outside Africa has previously been limited to a handful associated with travel to Africa or with the importation of infected animals. In this narrative review, we will discuss the clinical diagnosis, transmission, distribution, treatment, and prevention of the recent monkeypox outbreak around the world. •Current outbreak: An explanation of the recent outbreak and if it is related to travel to endemic areas. Identifying the differences between this outbreak and previous outbreaks. .•Monkeypox prevention: Various preventive measures to prevent monkeypox infection, as well as the available vaccines to prevent monkeypox infection. .•Monkeypox treatment: Medications and measures available to alleviate the pathogenic effects of the virus. .•Challenges: Identify the obstacles that healthcare authorities may face in overcoming this recent in parallel with the Covid-19 pandemic, which overwhelmed healthcare authorities globally.•Recommendations: provide recommendations for healthcare authorities worldwide on how to conquer and minimize the effects of this outbreak.