Monkeypox Trends

Monkeypox cases have surged since the 1970s, with the median age of infection rising from four to 21 years. The decline in smallpox vaccination has contributed to increased human-to-human transmission. Notably, an outbreak in Nigeria saw a case fatality rate of 6%, highlighting the critical role of healthcare access in managing such diseases. Overall, suspected cases of monkeypox have skyrocketed, indicating a much larger issue than the confirmed numbers suggest.