Genetic sequencing analysis of monkeypox virus clade I in Republic of the Congo: a cross-sectional, descriptive study

Autor: Yinda, Claude Kwe, Koukouikila-Koussounda, Félix, Mayengue, Pembe Issamou, Elenga, Reiche Golmard, Greene, Benjamin, Ochwoto, Missiani, Indolo, Ghislain Dzeret, Mavoungou, Yanne Vanessa Thiécesse, Boussam, Dachel Aymard Eyenet, Ampiri, Bani Reize Vishnou, Mfoutou, Chastel Claujens Mapanguy, Mbouala, Yvanhe Deho Kianguebeni, Ntoumi, Francine, Kankou, Jean-Médard, Munster, Vincent J, Niama, Fabien Roch
Zdroj: The Lancet; November 2024, Vol. 404 Issue: 10465 p1815-1822, 8p
Abstrakt: Monkeypox virus clade I is endemic in several central African countries and characterised by an increase in disease severity and mortality. Since October, 2023, a large-scale mpox outbreak has emerged in DR Congo, and in March, 2024, the first individuals with mpox were reported outside the endemic areas in Republic of the Congo. We aimed to provide insight into the epidemic by sequencing samples obtained from individuals with mpox in Republic of the Congo.
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