Endemic Human Monkeypox, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2001–2004
Open Access
- 1 June 2007
- journal article
- Published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 13 (6) , 934-937
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1306.061540
Abstract
By analyzing vesicle fluids and crusted scabs from 136 persons with suspected monkeypox, we identified 51 cases of monkeypox by PCR, sequenced the hemagglutinin gene, and confirmed 94% of cases by virus culture. PCR demonstrated chickenpox in 61 patients. Coinfection with both viruses was found in 1 additional patient.Keywords
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