“…In some cases, cidofovir and brincidofovir were used [ 31 , 45 , 49 , 54 , 66 ], and less commonly, the treatment was limited to symptomatic relief. Interestingly, several patients received diverse antibiotics and antivirals, either topically or systemically, due to suspicion of herpes simplex infections or superimposed bacterial infections [ 33 , 35 , 51 , 66 ]. In several cases, empirical treatment was initiated before specific therapy for mpox due to a delay in diagnosis.…”