Biology Homework

Readings for Assignment:

· Vaccines and immunization for monkeypox: Interim guidance . 16 November 2022. (n.d.). Www.who.int. https://www.who.int/publications-detail-redirect/WHO-MPX-Immunization#

· The changing epidemiology of human monkeypox—A potential threat? A systematic review.  Bunge, E. M., Hoet, B., Chen, L., Lienert, F., Weidenthaler, H., Baer, L. R., & Steffen, R. (2022). PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 16(2), e0010141. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010141

· Overview of Available Vaccines against Smallpox & Monkeypox Who R & D Blueprint team meeting : “Monkeypox research: What are the knowledge gaps and priority research questions ?” June 2 & 3, 2022 Marion F. Gruber, PhD, VP Public Health & Regulatory Science, IAVI

· Kupferschmidt, K. (2022).  Monkeypox vaccination plans take shape amid questions . Science, 376(6598), 1142–1143. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.add3743

· Kozlov, M. (2022). Monkeypox vaccination begins — can the global outbreaks be contained?  Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-01587-1

You may also find this website helpful:  History of Vaccines | What do vaccines do? | Disease Elimination and Eradication

Instructions:

Assignment Specific Presentation Instructions:

· Present a brief verbal summary of the topics in the prompt questions below. Be sure to include the following information:

· What is a zoonotic disease?

· What is mpox?

· What are the characteristics of mpox – specifically:

· What type of pathogen causes mpox – is it a bacterial infection? A fungus? A virus?

· How is mpox related to smallpox?

· What are the symptoms of mpox?

· How is mpox spread to others?

· Are there any current treatments for mpox infection?

· What is “ring” vaccination? Is this the same as “herd immunity”?

· There are currently two FDA-approved vaccines for mpox mentioned in the reading material.  Select one (1) type and describe it in detail:

· What is the name of your vaccine and what does your vaccine selection consist of (in other words, what exactly is injected into the body to elicit an immune response)?

· How does this vaccine confer resistance to mpox?

· If mpox becomes more widespread, discuss your personal opinion of whether mpox vaccination should be mandatory for partaking in public social activities, school, travel, etc.