Monkeypox treatment : Current evidence and future perspectives

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As of September 11, 2022, 57 669 reports of monkeypox infection raised global concern. Previous vaccinia virus vaccination can protect from monkeypox. However, after smallpox eradication, immunization against that was stopped. Indeed, therapeutic options following the disease onset are of great value. This study aimed to review the available evidence on virology and treatment approaches for monkeypox and provide guidance for patient care and future studies. Since no randomized clinical trials were ever performed, we reviewed monkeypox animal model studies and clinical trials on the safety and pharmacokinetics of available medications. Brincidofovir and tecovirimat were the most studied medications that got approval for smallpox treatment according to the Animal Rule. Due to the conserved virology among Orthopoxviruses, available medications might also be effective against monkeypox. However, tecovirimat has the strongest evidence to be effective and safe for monkeypox treatment, and if there is a choice between the two drugs, tecovirimat has shown more promise so far. The risk of resistance should be considered in patients who failed to respond to tecovirimat. Hence, the target-based design of novel antivirals will enhance the availability and spectrum of effective anti-Orthopoxvirus agents.

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CommentIn: J Med Virol. 2023 May;95(5):e28798. - PMID 37212328

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:95

Enthalten in:

Journal of medical virology - 95(2023), 1 vom: 17. Jan., Seite e28229

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Khani, Elnaz [VerfasserIn]
Afsharirad, Bentelhoda [VerfasserIn]
Entezari-Maleki, Taher [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antiviral agents
Benzamides
Isoindoles
Journal Article
Local infection/replication/spread
Poxvirus
Review

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Date Completed 10.01.2023

Date Revised 13.12.2023

published: Print-Electronic

CommentIn: J Med Virol. 2023 May;95(5):e28798. - PMID 37212328

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1002/jmv.28229

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM347688160