Case report: atypical presentation of mpox with massive hematochezia and prolonged viral shedding despite tecovirimat treatment
Abstract Background The outbreak of mpox that occurred between 2022 and 2023 is primarily being transmitted through sexual contact. As of now, there is no consensus on the recommended duration of isolation to prevent sexual transmission of the virus. Moreover, this particular mpox outbreak has prese...
Main Authors: | Sung Un Shin, Younggon Jung, Seong Eun Kim, Dong Min Kim |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09098-2 |
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