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Mpox, Monkeypox MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Mpox, Monkeypox
Tree Number(s)
C01.925.256.743.615
C22.735.750
C22.795.600
Unique ID
D045908
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D045908
Annotation
human & animal; if in animal, use/vet
Scope Note
A viral disease infecting PRIMATES and RODENTS. Its clinical presentation in humans is similar to SMALLPOX including FEVER; HEADACHE; COUGH; and a painful RASH. It is caused by MONKEYPOX VIRUS and is usually transmitted to humans through BITES or via contact with an animal's BLOOD. Interhuman transmission is relatively low (significantly less than smallpox).
Entry Term(s)
MPOXs
MPOXs, Monkeypox
MPOXs, Monkeypoxs
Monkey Pox
Monkeypox
Mpox
Mpox (monkeypox)
Mpoxs (monkeypox)
NLM Classification #
WC 584
Previous Indexing
Poxviridae Infections (1967-2003)
Public MeSH Note
2025; see MONKEYPOX 2004-2023 and MPOX (MONKEYPOX) 2024
History Note
2025 (2004)
Date Established
2004/01/01
Date of Entry
2024/10/07
Revision Date
2024/10/07
Mpox, Monkeypox Preferred
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