ORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF MONKEYPOX (MPX). A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Simian smallpox is a viral disease affecting animals and humans, similar to human smallpox. It was　discovered in 1958 in macaques in Denmark and in humans in 1970 in the Congo, mainly present　in the jungles of central and western Africa. Objective: To identify the main oral manifestations of　simian smallpox trough a systematic review. Materials and Methods: A research and compilation　of specialized bibliographic information on the subject was carried out in scientific search engines　such as PUBMED, MEDLINE, EBSCO, LILACS, ELSEVIER. Results: The review was carried　out on the basis of 49 articles found that met the selection criteria. Conclusion: African monkeypox　is of global concern for cases in the Western Hemisphere. Symptoms in 2-4 weeks, mainly in the　oral cavity: ulcers in lips and mucosa, affecting nutrition. Increased risk in children, young adults　and immunocompromised persons. Symptoms: fever, swollen glands and muscle aches, in preeruptive　and eruptive stages.