Exploring the Resurgence of a Neglected Disease: Lessons From the 2023–2024 Mpox Outbreak in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Authors :: Silva, Mayara Secco Torres
Coutinho, Carolina
Torres, Thiago Silva
Magalhães, Monica Avelar
Yanavich, Carolyn
Echeverría-Guevara, Amanda
Bastos, Matheus Oliveira
Martins, Pedro Silva
Mesquita, Maira Braga
Reges, Paula Pereira de Souza
Meneguetti, Maria Roberta
Santana, Ana Paula Lovetro
Terra, Marcela
Nunes, Estevão Portela
Lessa, Flavia Cristina Serrão
Moreira, Ronaldo Ismério
Peixoto, Eduardo Mesquita
Paulo, Karolyne Wolch de Almeida
Sant'Ana, Andryelle Cristina
Silva, Edson Elias da
Source :: Clinical Infectious Diseases. 9/15/2024, Vol. 79 Issue 3, p656-659. 4p.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Following the 2022 global mpox outbreak, diagnoses decreased worldwide, even in settings with limited vaccine access. In 2023–2024, a new outbreak emerged in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, highlighting the importance of continuous surveillance, preventive measures such as vaccination in vulnerable populations, and treatment options, emphasizing equitable global health technology distribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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