Exploring the Resurgence of a Neglected Disease: Lessons From the 2023-2024 Mpox Outbreak in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 39012174.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1093/cid/ciae290 and PMC identifier 11426270.
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Abstract
Following the 2022 global mpox outbreak, diagnoses decreased worldwide, even in settings with limited vaccine access. In 2023-2024, a new outbreak emerged in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, highlighting the importance of continuous surveillance, preventive measures such as vaccination in vulnerable populations, and treatment options, emphasizing equitable global health technology distribution.
Medical subject headings
- Disease Outbreaks
- Neglected Diseases