Monkeypox outbreak in the Tel Aviv District, Israel, 2022
Objectives: From May-September 2022, 203 cases of monkeypox (MPX) were reported in the Tel Aviv (TA) District, Israel. We aim to report the first ongoing local transmission of MPX in Israel. Methods: We analyzed the epidemiologic and clinical features of all cases of MPX notified to the TA District....
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| author | Rivka Sheffer Michal Savion Naama Nuss Ziva Amitai Matanelle Salama |
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| description | Objectives: From May-September 2022, 203 cases of monkeypox (MPX) were reported in the Tel Aviv (TA) District, Israel. We aim to report the first ongoing local transmission of MPX in Israel. Methods: We analyzed the epidemiologic and clinical features of all cases of MPX notified to the TA District. Each case was contacted to verify the source of infection and locate potential contacts. Results: All cases were men; 195 (96%) were among men having sex with men, and 171 (84%) resided in the city of TA. Median age was 35 years. One case occurred in a healthcare worker. All cases had a self-limiting disease. Conclusion: A combined public health campaign with vaccination against MPX of high-risk individuals leads to a decrease in disease rates. Enhanced surveillance and prevention among susceptible populations are warranted. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5df8dfb57298416b9d32295aee3096502023-02-23T04:30:21ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Infectious Diseases1201-97122023-03-011288890Monkeypox outbreak in the Tel Aviv District, Israel, 2022Rivka Sheffer0Michal Savion1Naama Nuss2Ziva Amitai3Matanelle Salama4Tel Aviv District Health Office, Ministry of Health, IsraelTel Aviv District Health Office, Ministry of Health, IsraelTel Aviv District Health Office, Ministry of Health, IsraelTel Aviv District Health Office, Ministry of Health, IsraelCorresponding author: Matanelle Salama, Tel Aviv District Health Office, 12 Ha'Arbaa Street, P.O.B. 20301. Tel: +972547873939.; Tel Aviv District Health Office, Ministry of Health, IsraelObjectives: From May-September 2022, 203 cases of monkeypox (MPX) were reported in the Tel Aviv (TA) District, Israel. We aim to report the first ongoing local transmission of MPX in Israel. Methods: We analyzed the epidemiologic and clinical features of all cases of MPX notified to the TA District. Each case was contacted to verify the source of infection and locate potential contacts. Results: All cases were men; 195 (96%) were among men having sex with men, and 171 (84%) resided in the city of TA. Median age was 35 years. One case occurred in a healthcare worker. All cases had a self-limiting disease. Conclusion: A combined public health campaign with vaccination against MPX of high-risk individuals leads to a decrease in disease rates. Enhanced surveillance and prevention among susceptible populations are warranted.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971222006610MonkeypoxMonkeypox outbreakEpidemiology |
| spellingShingle | Rivka Sheffer Michal Savion Naama Nuss Ziva Amitai Matanelle Salama Monkeypox outbreak in the Tel Aviv District, Israel, 2022 International Journal of Infectious Diseases Monkeypox Monkeypox outbreak Epidemiology |
| title | Monkeypox outbreak in the Tel Aviv District, Israel, 2022 |
| title_full | Monkeypox outbreak in the Tel Aviv District, Israel, 2022 |
| title_fullStr | Monkeypox outbreak in the Tel Aviv District, Israel, 2022 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Monkeypox outbreak in the Tel Aviv District, Israel, 2022 |
| title_short | Monkeypox outbreak in the Tel Aviv District, Israel, 2022 |
| title_sort | monkeypox outbreak in the tel aviv district israel 2022 |
| topic | Monkeypox Monkeypox outbreak Epidemiology |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971222006610 |
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