Clinical and Epidemiologic Characteristics of Mpox Cases, Dominican Republic, July 2022–February 2023

IF 7.2 2区医学 Q1 IMMUNOLOGY

Emerging Infectious Diseases Pub Date : 2025-03-17 DOI:10.3201/eid3105.241299

Robert Paulino-Ramirez, Wilfredo Rafael Matias, Hector Lora-Rodríguez, Grey Benoît, Joel Ureña, Monica Thormann, Ronald Skewes-Ramm

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Abstract

During July 2022–February 2023, mpox was confirmed in 71 of 283 suspected cases in the Dominican Republic; 32.4% of patients were women, and 22.5% children <10 years of age. We found differences in transmission compared with global trends, emphasizing the need for continued surveillance, diagnostics, and public health interventions.

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Emerging Infectious Diseases 医学-传染病学

CiteScore

17.30

自引率

1.70%

发文量

505

审稿时长

1 months

期刊介绍： Emerging Infectious Diseases is a monthly open access journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The primary goal of this peer-reviewed journal is to advance the global recognition of both new and reemerging infectious diseases, while also enhancing our understanding of the underlying factors that contribute to disease emergence, prevention, and elimination. Targeted towards professionals in the field of infectious diseases and related sciences, the journal encourages diverse contributions from experts in academic research, industry, clinical practice, public health, as well as specialists in economics, social sciences, and other relevant disciplines. By fostering a collaborative approach, Emerging Infectious Diseases aims to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue and address the multifaceted challenges posed by infectious diseases.