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- Poxviridae: largest viruses, cytoplasmic replication (unique DNA virus)
- Smallpox: eradicated 1980, bioterror Cat A, synchronous lesions, centrifugal
- Mpox: 2022-2024 global Clade IIb (MSM), 2024 Clade Ib (DRC + neighboring, severe)
- Reservoir: rodents (not actually monkeys despite name)
- Synchronous lesion progression (like smallpox), LAP prominent
- Treatment: tecovirimat STOMP 2024 NEGATIVE â compassionate use only
- Vaccine: JYNNEOS (MVA-BN) non-replicating, 2 doses, PrEP/PEP, safe in immunocompromise
- Mpox + HIV: severe in uncontrolled (CD4 < 200) â mortality 5-15%
- Molluscum contagiosum: pearly umbilicated papules; children + STI; HIV â extensive
- Orf / milkerâs nodule: occupational sheep/cattle
- 2024 PHEIC (WHO Aug 2024) for Clade Ib Mpox in Africa