Strengthening of Surveillance during Monkeypox Outbreak, Republic of the Congo, 2017

Strengthening of Surveillance during Monkeypox Outbreak, Republic of the Congo, 2017

Reports of 10 suspected cases of monkeypox in Likouala Department, Republic of the Congo, triggered an investigation and response in March 2017 that included community education and surveillance strengthening. Increasing numbers of outbreaks suggest that monkeypox virus is becoming a more prevalent...

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Main Authors: Reena H. Doshi, Sarah Anne J. Guagliardo, Angelie Dzabatou-Babeaux, Camille Likouayoulou, Nestor Ndakala, Cynthia Moses, Victoria Olson, Andrea M. McCollum, Brett W. Petersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2018-06-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
monkeypox
monkeypox virus
viruses
outbreak
surveillance
healthcare workers
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/24/6/18-0248_article

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