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While cutaneous lesions are its hallmark, oral manifestations like mucosal lesions, ulcers, and enanthema may precede other symptoms, posing unique diagnostic challenges. This review aimed to assess the prevalence, clinical features, and implications of oral manifestations of monkeypox, emphasizing their importance in medical and dental practice.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines analyzed studies on oral symptoms of monkeypox published from 2005 to 2024. Comprehensive searches of databases like PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase were carried out and MeSH terms such as \u201coral lesions,\u201d \u201cmonkeypox,\u201d and \u201cstomatitis\u201d were used. Three independent reviewers extracted data on clinical presentations, prevalence, and implications for dental care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Oral lesions, including ulcers, vesicles, sore throats, and necrosis on the tongue, gingiva, and buccal mucosa, are key diagnostic markers of monkeypox. Prevalence rates varied widely (7\u2013100%), with higher rates evident in immunocompromised individuals and pediatric populations, with smaller studies often reporting higher rates. Lesions typically lasted 7\u201314 days, extending to three weeks in severe cases and were associated with secondary infections, pain and dysphagia particularly in immunocompromised individuals. Management included hydration, analgesics, and, in some cases, antiviral therapy like tecovirimat. The findings emphasize the need for standardized reporting of oral symptoms to enhance diagnostic accuracy and clinical care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Oral manifestations of monkeypox are critical diagnostic and transmission markers. Dental practitioners should consider monkeypox in the differential diagnosis of unexplained oral ulcers, particularly in high-risk populations. Heightened awareness and standardized reporting can optimize diagnosis, care, and epidemic control efforts.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.4103\/jgid.jgid_17_25","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,12,30]],"date-time":"2025-12-30T07:00:21Z","timestamp":1767078021000},"page":"187-195","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Oral Manifestations of Monkeypox: A Global Scoping Review of Evidence"],"prefix":"10.4103","volume":"17","author":[{"given":"Chitathoor","family":"Sridhar","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Internal Medicine, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Chandrasekaran","family":"Krithika","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Meenakshi 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