Estimation of Incubation Period of Mpox during 2022 Outbreak in Pereira, Colombia

Estimation of Incubation Period of Mpox during 2022 Outbreak in Pereira, Colombia

We estimated the incubation period for mpox during an outbreak in Pereira, Colombia, using data from 11 confirmed cases. Mean incubation period was 7.1 (95% CI 4.9–9.9) days, consistent with previous outbreaks. Accurately estimating the incubation period provides insights into transmission dynamics...

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Main Authors: Jorge M. Estrada Alvarez, Maryluz Hincapié Acuña, Hernán F. García Arias, Franklyn E. Prieto Alvarado, Juan J. Ospina Ramírez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2024-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
mpox
monkeypox virus
infectious disease incubation period
person-to-person transmission
men who have sex with men
MSM
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/30/1/22-1663_article

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