Endemic human monkeypox, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2001-2004.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 13(6): 934-7, 2007 Jun.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17553242
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.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Mpox
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article