A Faculty Member from the Department of Biology Publishes a Scientific Paper.
Asst. Lect. Sally Nasser Abbas published a scientific paper titled:
A Review: The Impact of Viral Mutations on the Transmission Dynamics of the Monkeypox Virus
in the journal:
Pure Sciences International Journal of Kerbala
The research aimed to study the Monkeypox Virus (MPXV), an emerging zoonotic pathogen belonging to the poxvirus genus, found primarily in Central and West Africa. This virus is similar to the smallpox virus, which causes smallpox, and causes symptoms such as fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes.
The study concluded that the virus spreads through direct contact with infected animals or people, or through contaminated surfaces. The recent increase in monkeypox cases outside its usual range has raised global health concerns. Understanding its epidemiology, clinical symptoms, and transmission is crucial for effective prevention and control.
This study concluded that understanding the impact of viral mutations on monkeypox is critical for developing effective surveillance, prevention, and treatment strategies. This analysis underscores the importance of ongoing genomic surveillance to anticipate changes in monkeypox epidemiology and adapt public health responses accordingly.
