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Am J Med
; 136(3): 234-243, 2023 03.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36495937
ABSTRACT
Monkeypox, a neglected disease previously confined to Africa, is causing a worldwide outbreak affecting predominantly males who have sex with males, especially those who are infected with HIV. The clinical presentation during the current outbreak differs from endemic cases. Treatment with tecovirimat and other antivirals is available. Immunization may be used as preexposure and postexposure prophylaxis.
Subject(s)
Mpox (monkeypox) , Sexual and Gender Minorities , Male , Humans , Female , Mpox (monkeypox)/diagnosis , Mpox (monkeypox)/epidemiology , Mpox (monkeypox)/prevention & control , Homosexuality, Male , Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use , Benzamides
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Infect Dis Clin Pract (Baltim Md)
; 29(3): e193-e194, 2021 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34191908
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Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
; 115(9): 941-943, 2021 09 03.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33991414
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 infections have spread widely in Peru, causing severe societal and health impact. We describe the evolution of the epidemics, the reasons for high transmission and the way the disease is diagnosed and managed in the Andean country.
