Tecovirimat in the management of poxviruses: a narrative review of available evidence

Abstract Introduction Tecovirimat (TPOXX) is an effective antiviral medication recommended for treating smallpox and other Orthopoxvirus infections. With the rise in monkeypox (mpox) cases globally, there is an urgent need to explore therapeutic options to manage potential outbreaks. Methodology A l...

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Published in:	The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine
Main Authors:	Olalekan John Okesanya, Jerico Bautista Ogaya, Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed, Bonaventure Michael Ukoaka, Ojoisimi Franca Jamgbadi, Deborah Oluwaseun Shomuyiwa, Don Lucero-Prisno Eliseo, Blessing Olawunmi Amisu, Olakulehin Adebusuyi, William K. Chung, Emery Manirambona, Nimat Bola Idris, Janet Alexis A. De los Santos
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2025-02-01
Subjects:	Tecovirimat TPOXX Poxviruses Monkeypox Smallpox Mpox
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s43162-025-00401-4