1. Imported Monkeypox, Singapore.
- Author
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Yong SEF, Ng OT, Ho ZJM, Mak TM, Marimuthu K, Vasoo S, Yeo TW, Ng YK, Cui L, Ferdous Z, Chia PY, Aw BJW, Manauis CM, Low CKK, Chan G, Peh X, Lim PL, Chow LPA, Chan M, Lee VJM, Lin RTP, Heng MKD, and Leo YS
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- Humans, Monkeypox virus genetics, Nigeria, Singapore epidemiology, Communicable Diseases, Emerging epidemiology, Mpox (monkeypox) diagnosis, Mpox (monkeypox) epidemiology
- Abstract
In May 2019, we investigated monkeypox in a traveler from Nigeria to Singapore. The public health response included rapid identification of contacts, use of quarantine, and postexposure smallpox vaccination. No secondary cases were identified. Countries should develop surveillance systems to detect emerging infectious diseases globally.
- Published
- 2020
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