Implementation of an Mpox Vaccination Program at a Large Sexual Health Clinic in the Bronx-Lessons in Vaccine Equity.

Mpox caused a global outbreak in 2022. Among 249 people who received mpox vaccination at a sexual health clinic in the Bronx, New York, those with private vs public insurance were more likely to complete the series. No mpox cases were seen during follow-up at a median 121 days (IQR, 97-139).

Anorectal Testing for Mpox Virus Infection in Men Who Have Sex With Men With and Without Proctitis.

We performed anorectal testing in 18 cis-gender men who have sex with men with symptoms consistent with mpox virus (MPXV) infection. We found rectal MPXV DNA in 9/9 with and 7/9 without proctitis. Future study of anorectal testing is needed and may inform the diagnosis and pathogenesis of MPXV disease.