Top 5 Takeaways Widespread Use and Tolerability: Tecovirimat (Tpoxx), initially FDA-approved for smallpox, was used under an Expanded Access Investigational New Drug protocol to treat 549 monkeypox patients in the
Tag: MPox
Top 5 Takeaways This MMWR article reports the youngest confirmed case of monkeypox in Florida involving an infant under 2 months old. Initial symptoms included a rash and cellulitis. After
Top 5 Takeaways Among 313 Health Care Personnel (HCP) in Colorado exposed to monkeypox patients, only 23% wore all recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). HCP were actively monitored for 21
Top 5 Takeaways This report details two cases of encephalomyelitis associated with monkeypox (MPXV) infections in previously healthy gay men in Colorado and DC. Both cases showed neurological complications, including
Top 5 Takeaways No Monkeypox Transmission in Jail Setting: Despite a confirmed case of monkeypox in Cook County Jail (CCJ), no secondary cases were detected among residents with intermediate-risk exposures
Top 5 Takeaways Monkeypox Incidence: Among males aged 18–49 years eligible for JYNNEOS vaccination in the U.S., the incidence of monkeypox was 14 times higher among unvaccinated individuals compared to
Top 5 Takeaways First Reported U.S. Case of Monkeypox from Needlestick in Healthcare: A nurse in Florida contracted monkeypox from a needlestick injury while collecting a swab from a patient’s
Top 5 Takeaways This report details five cases of ocular monkeypox in the U.S. from July to September 2022, highlighting serious complications including vision impairment and prolonged illness. Patients with
Top 5 Takeaways Effective Detection of Mpox in Wastewater: The study revealed a sensitivity of 32% in detecting a single mpox case in large population samples through wastewater surveillance. Sensitivity
Top 5 Takeaways Rise in Mpox Cases: Los Angeles County saw an increase in mpox cases from May to August 2023, with 56 cases reported, marking a higher rate than