Publications by authors named "Michael B Townsend"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Michael B Townsend"
- Michael B Townsend's recent research is primarily focused on monkeypox virus (mpox), addressing various aspects of its detection, transmission, and public health implications, particularly in the context of the recent outbreaks affecting diverse populations.
- Notable findings include the development of a label-free optical biosensor for rapid detection of the monkeypox virus, exploration of ocular mpox cases in healthcare providers, and the serological responses to the JYNNEOS mpox vaccine among high-risk populations.
- Townsend's studies underscore the challenges in diagnosing mpox without characteristic lesions, the prevalence of undetected infections, and the impact of social factors, such as homelessness, on public health research and disease transmission dynamics.
