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Virology
Yuwei Li, Xin Peng, Leiwen Fu, Bingyi Wang, Yinghui Sun, Yuanyi Chen, Yi-Fan Lin, Xinsheng Wu, Qi Liu, Yanxiao Gao, Weiran Zheng, Junye Bian, Zhen Lu, Xiaojun Meng, Hui Xue, Hui Li, Hongbo Jiang, Huachun Zou
Summary: Men who have sex with men (MSM) in China have low hesitancy toward monkeypox vaccination. Factors associated with hesitancy include lack of fixed income, infrequent information following, and lack of worries about monkeypox endemic. Those who perceived a smaller proportion of HIV-infected cases, disagreed that monkeypox virus could be detected in semen, and considered certain monkeypox vaccines unsuitable for HIV-infected people were generally more hesitant. HIV-infected MSM showed more support for vaccination promotion compared to HIV-uninfected MSM. The findings emphasize the importance of safety, affordability, and information availability in reducing hesitancy and promoting future vaccination plans.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
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Microbiology
Francesca Galle, Lavinia Bianco, Giovanna Da Molin, Rita Mancini, Salvatore Sciacchitano, Stefano Ferracuti, Giorgio Liguori, Giovanni Battista Orsi, Christian Napoli
Summary: This study found that there was a low level of knowledge about monkeypox epidemic among Italian adults, and they were hesitant towards vaccination. Higher age, working or studying in a nonhealthcare setting, being single, and relying on mass media as the main source of information were associated with lower knowledge level. This highlights the need to improve risk communication strategies.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ed Pertwee, Clarissa Simas, Heidi J. Larson
Summary: This Perspective explores the impact of the "infodemic" on vaccine hesitancy and highlights the importance of trust in overcoming this challenge.
Review
Immunology
Mohamed Lounis, Abanoub Riad
Summary: In May 2022, human monkeypox (MPOX), a new zoonotic viral disease, emerged in multiple non-endemic countries. This literature review examined studies on MPOX-related knowledge, awareness, and vaccination attitudes. The results indicated inadequate levels of knowledge and awareness among certain groups. Vaccine hesitancy was common among healthcare professionals, except for Chinese healthcare professionals, with a vaccine acceptance rate of 90.1%. This review provides insights into the initial months of MPOX emergence and the evolution of knowledge, awareness, and vaccine hesitancy.
Review
Virology
Daniele Focosi, Federica Novazzi, Andreina Baj, Fabrizio Maggi
Summary: Monkeypox virus has caused human monkeypox in the tropical rainforests of Africa for decades, but recent sustained outbreaks have occurred across multiple continents, mostly in males having sex with males.
REVIEWS IN MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Antoine Gessain, Emmanuel Nakoune, Yazdan Yazdanpanah
Summary: The article reviews the virology, epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment of monkeypox, and discusses the reported cases in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Italy in May 2022, which led to the declaration of a global health emergency by the WHO.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
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Immunology
Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Debra Ukamaka Okeh, Malik Sallam, Mai Hussein, Horeya M. Ismail, Saja Yazbek, Amira Mahboob, Samar Abd ElHafeez
Summary: A study investigated the psychological factors influencing MPX vaccination among Nigerian HCWs, revealing low levels of vaccine confidence and collective responsibility, with high levels of constraints and complacency.
Article
Immunology
Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Saja Yazbek, Assem Gebreal, Mai Hussein, Sylvia Agyeman Addai, Ernestina Mensah, Michael Sarfo, Agyapong Kofi, Tareq AL-Ahdal, Gilbert Eshun
Summary: This study aimed to assess the intention to receive the monkeypox vaccine among the Ghanaian population and identified low levels of willingness to accept the vaccine. Non-healthcare workers had lower vaccine acceptance compared to healthcare workers. The determinants of vaccine acceptance included male gender, urban residence, refusal of the COVID-19 vaccine, confidence in vaccination, and collective responsibility. Tailoring efforts to promote monkeypox vaccination, especially among non-healthcare workers, is necessary by increasing their confidence in vaccine effectiveness and safety and promoting the importance of self-vaccination to protect others.
Review
Immunology
Dimitri Papukashvili, Nino Rcheulishvili, Cong Liu, Xingyun Wang, Yunjiao He, Peng George Wang
Summary: Monkeypox virus, previously considered geographically limited, has gained global attention due to increasing cases outside of Africa. The virus spreads rapidly, especially among men who have sex with men. While there is no specific vaccine, nucleic acid vaccines may play a key role in combating monkeypox.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrew Spieldenner, Anthony J. Santella, Spring C. Cooper, Kathleen Rosales, William C. Goedel, Heidi E. Jones
Summary: This cross-sectional web-based study assessed attitudes and experiences with HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among a multiracial cohort of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women in Long Island, New York. The study found barriers and facilitators to using PrEP.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Virology
Jing Hong, Bo Pan, Hui-Juan Jiang, Qing-Mei Zhang, Xiao-Wan Xu, Han Jiang, Jiang-e Ye, Yu Cui, Xiao-Jie Yan, Xiao-Feng Zhai, Qin Yu
Summary: This study investigated the willingness of Chinese healthcare workers (HCWs) to receive the monkeypox vaccine and analyzed the factors influencing their decision. The results showed that age, hospital level, and attitude toward vaccination were critical factors affecting the willingness to receive the vaccine.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Weiran Zheng, Yinghui Sun, Hui Li, Heping Zhao, Yuewei Zhan, Yanxiao Gao, Yuqing Hu, Peiyang Li, Yi-Fan Lin, Hui Chen, Huicui Meng, Chongguang Yang, Qianglin Fang, Jinqiu Yuan, Yawen Jiang, Siyang Liu, Yong Cai, Huachun Zou
Summary: The uptake of COVID-19 vaccine among HIV-infected MSM in mainland China is still low, with concerns about side effects and HIV disclosure being major reasons for vaccine hesitancy. Tailored measures to address hesitancy factors could help improve vaccine coverage in this population.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Courtney B. Spensley, Melissa Plegue, Robinson Seda, Diane M. Harper
Summary: This study found that HIV screening rates are higher among men who have sex with men (MSM) compared to non-MSM, but overall screening rates remain lower than desired. Older patients and those with a family medicine or pediatric primary care provider had lower screening rates. Targeted interventions to improve HIV screening rates for MSM in primary care are discussed.
Article
Immunology
Alexandre Vallee, Erwan Fourn, Catherine Majerholc, Pauline Touche, David Zucman
Summary: The study revealed that nearly one third of people living with HIV were hesitant towards the COVID-19 vaccine, with concerns about their health, the requirement of vaccination, and their chronic disease status being the main factors influencing acceptance. Conversely, general vaccine refusal, concerns about side effects, and belief in existing immunity were the main factors driving vaccine hesitancy.
Review
Biology
Francesca Spirito, Agostino Guida, Vito Carlo Alberto Caponio, Lorenzo Lo Muzio
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges for early diagnosis and management of severe cases. The spread of viruses like monkeypox in non-endemic countries is causing difficulties for healthcare professionals. Proper case definition and clinical examination are crucial for early case identification. Monkeypox patients experience prodromal symptoms like fever and rash, and the disease can lead to complications and have a case-fatality ratio between 1 and 10%. Prevention campaigns and control measures are important in preventing infection and transmission.