1. Monkeypox in a Young Infant - Florida, 2022.
- Author
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Saunders KE, Van Horn AN, Medlin HK, Carpenter A, Lee PA, Gutierrez L, Dillon J, Newman AP, Kimball A, McCormick DW, and Stanek DR
- Subjects
- Florida epidemiology, Humans, Infant, Public Health, Exanthema, Mpox (monkeypox)
- Abstract
In August 2022, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) was notified of a suspected case of monkeypox in an infant aged <2 months who was admitted to a Florida hospital with a rash and cellulitis. This case report highlights findings from the related epidemiologic investigation and describes the public health actions taken. This activity was reviewed by CDC and was conducted consistent with applicable federal law and CDC policy.* This is the youngest patient with confirmed monkeypox infection in Florida to date., Competing Interests: All authors have completed and submitted the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors form for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. No potential conflicts of interest were disclosed.
- Published
- 2022
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