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Logistic regression models were used to identify demographic and behavioral factors associated with seropositivity.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>MPXV IgG seroprevalence was 4.6% (12/262). Seropositivity was significantly higher among males than females (5.2% vs 4.0%, <em>P</em> = 0.011). In multivariable analysis, male gender (OR = 3.23, 95% CI: 1.10-9.47, <em>P</em> = 0.032), blood transfusion history (OR = 4.40, 95% CI: 1.35-14.25, <em>P</em> = 0.013) and sharing sharp objects with others (OR = 4.55, 95% CI: 1.12-18.48, <em>P</em> = 0.034) were significantly associated with Mpox seropositivity.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Our findings reveal undetected MPXV circulation among Chiang Mai sex workers. The identified risk factors suggest overlapping parenteral and sexual vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for integrated surveillance and targeted interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14006,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Infectious Diseases","volume":"160 ","pages":"Article 108041"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3000,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Assessment of seroprevalence of Mpox virus infection among sex workers in Chiang Mai, Thailand\",\"authors\":\"Muhammad Umer , Kriangkrai Chawansuntati , Jiraprapa Wipasa , Kanyaruck Jindaphun , Kamonporn Kotemul , Yee Mon Thant , Nicole Ngo-Giang-Huong , Woottichai Khamduang , Sayamon Hongjaisee\",\"doi\":\"10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108041\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>The 2022 global Mpox outbreak revealed major surveillance gaps, particularly among marginalized populations such as sex workers, whose role in undetected MPXV transmission remains poorly understood. 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In multivariable analysis, male gender (OR = 3.23, 95% CI: 1.10-9.47, <em>P</em> = 0.032), blood transfusion history (OR = 4.40, 95% CI: 1.35-14.25, <em>P</em> = 0.013) and sharing sharp objects with others (OR = 4.55, 95% CI: 1.12-18.48, <em>P</em> = 0.034) were significantly associated with Mpox seropositivity.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Our findings reveal undetected MPXV circulation among Chiang Mai sex workers. 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Assessment of seroprevalence of Mpox virus infection among sex workers in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Objectives
The 2022 global Mpox outbreak revealed major surveillance gaps, particularly among marginalized populations such as sex workers, whose role in undetected MPXV transmission remains poorly understood. This study aims to assess the seroprevalence of MPXV IgG antibodies and identify associated risk factors among sex workers in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Methods
In this cross-sectional study, 262 sex workers recruited from March to December 2022 were tested for prior MPXV exposure using an in-house indirect ELISA targeting the recombinant MPXV E8L antigen. Logistic regression models were used to identify demographic and behavioral factors associated with seropositivity.
Results
MPXV IgG seroprevalence was 4.6% (12/262). Seropositivity was significantly higher among males than females (5.2% vs 4.0%, P = 0.011). In multivariable analysis, male gender (OR = 3.23, 95% CI: 1.10-9.47, P = 0.032), blood transfusion history (OR = 4.40, 95% CI: 1.35-14.25, P = 0.013) and sharing sharp objects with others (OR = 4.55, 95% CI: 1.12-18.48, P = 0.034) were significantly associated with Mpox seropositivity.
Conclusion
Our findings reveal undetected MPXV circulation among Chiang Mai sex workers. The identified risk factors suggest overlapping parenteral and sexual vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for integrated surveillance and targeted interventions.
期刊介绍:
International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID)
Publisher: International Society for Infectious Diseases
Publication Frequency: Monthly
Type: Peer-reviewed, Open Access
Scope:
Publishes original clinical and laboratory-based research.
Reports clinical trials, reviews, and some case reports.
Focuses on epidemiology, clinical diagnosis, treatment, and control of infectious diseases.
Emphasizes diseases common in under-resourced countries.