Researchers identified polyphenolics and isoquinoline alkaloids as potential antiviral agents against monkeypox virus by targeting viral elements. Natural extracts from traditional plants also show promise. Urgent molecular studies are needed to confirm their anti-poxvirus properties.
In Senegal, local medicinal plants from families Combretaceae, Fabaceae, Myrtaceae, and Rubiaceae are commonly used to treat respiratory infections. Understanding their effectiveness can inform treatment strategies in the region.