Not every skin rash in a returning adult male traveler is monkeypox

Clinical features and outcome of human Mpox (Monkeypox) in Saudi Arabia: An observational study of travel-related cases

“…In another study of 54 patients, 56% had lymphadenopathy and 94% had anogenital lesions [36] . All the current cases were travelers, it is important to note that not every skin rash in travelers is secondary to Mpox and other diagnosis should also be considered [37] .…”

Coronavirus and co-infections: A Saudi Arabian perspective

“…Eight cases of monkeypox, a rare viral disease, endemic to Africa were detected in Saudi Arabia, as of 30th August 2022 ( Monkeypox data finder, 2022 ). Most of these, were linked with travel to Europe ( Barry et al, 2022 ). However, as there is effective presence of well-established surveillance, such as thermal cameras at the borders, and preventative measures in place, as a result of previous infectious-disease outbreaks, only few cases were seen in the region at the moment.…”

“…However, as there is effective presence of well-established surveillance, such as thermal cameras at the borders, and preventative measures in place, as a result of previous infectious-disease outbreaks, only few cases were seen in the region at the moment. Nonetheless, clinicians need to continue their vigilance, and suspect monkeypox for other febrile illnesses that may present with rash such as chickenpox ( Barry et al, 2022 ).…”

First detection of Varicella Zoster Virus clade 9 cases in India during mpox surveillance

“…The pattern of rash distribution is centrifugal in mpox whereas it is centripetal in chickenpox. Lymphadenopathy is a prominent feature of mpox, but it is usually absent in chickenpox [ 4 ].…”