Monkeypox in a Young Infant - Florida, 2022.

Authors :: Saunders, Katharine E.
Van Horn, Andrea N.
Medlin, Helen K.
Carpenter, Ann
Lee, Philip A.
Gutierrez, Liliana
Dillon, Joshua
Newman, Alexandra P.
Kimball, Anne
McCormick, David W.
Stanek, Danielle R.
Source :: MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report; 9/23/2022, Vol. 71 Issue 38, p1220-1221, 2p
Publication Year :: 2022
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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]