Although it is not the case in Africa, at least not yet, the World Economic Forum noted in 2022 referring to “cases diagnosed” outside of Africa: “All individuals who have tested positive have had the infection confirmed by a PCR test.” And the World Health Organisation (“WHO”) notes: “Laboratory confirmation of mpox is done by testing skin lesion material by PCR.”Using PCR tests for identifying and diagnosing monkeypox, as well as other illnesses, is not accurate or reliable. It is not meant to be used as a diagnostic tool; it does not provide black-and-white results, yes or no answers. PCR detects fragments of genetic material rather than viable viruses or infections.
