Overview of case definitions and contact tracing indications in the 2022 monkeypox outbreak

Guarducci, Giovanni; Porchia, Barbara Rita; Lorenzini, C; Nante, Nicola

doi:10.53854/liim-3101-3

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“…The risk of transmission of mpox in this group exists and must be communicated, although it has remained low throughout the outbreak Ena J et al 13 N/A Editorial: Revista Clínica Española 2022 Tecovirimat is the only drug approved by the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of Mpox. Guarducci G et al 14 N/A Overview of case definitions and contact tracing indications in the 2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 Harmonizing case definition is important to strengthen public health preparedness and response and create unified communication. Contact tracing is a key public health measure to control the spread of infectious diseases, such as Mpox.…”

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A Review of Mpox Outbreak and Public Health Response in Spain

Cuetos-Suárez,

Gan,

Cuetos-Suárez

et al. 2024

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Objective In May 2022, an unprecedented Mpox outbreak was reported in several non-endemic countries with unknown epidemiological links. Since May 2022, more than 20,000 cases have been reported in Europe. Spain has been the most affected country in Europe. We aim to describe the Mpox epidemiological profile in Spain, identify its outbreak risks, and describe public health interventions implemented by the Spanish authorities. Methods A literature review was conducted, using specific selection criteria to obtain relevant publications describing Mpox clinical presentation and risk factors and the public health response in Spain to the ongoing outbreak. Results 63.1% of the cases presented an anogenital rash, considered a specific and early symptom in this outbreak. Low case fatality rate is observed, mainly in risk groups, such as the immunocompromised population. Patients evolution was generally favorable, although 3–8% required hospitalization and two deaths occurred; 40% of patients were previously diagnosed with HIV infection. Most of the cases were seen among young population and concentrated in men who had sex with other men, mainly with multiple sexual partners, who did not practice safe sex such as using condoms, and those attending mass event parties. Conclusion To date, the Mpox outbreak is not considered a public health emergency of international concern. The epidemiological trend of the virus in Spain shows that public health response interventions (health education, contact tracing, vaccination, etc.) have adequately controlled the epidemic curve in high-risk populations and avoided spreading the virus to other groups within the community.

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“… 6 The control strategy for the outbreak in Spain, limited to vaccination and contact tracing, was shown to be sufficient both to control the epidemic curve in men who have sex with other men and to avoid spreading the disease to other groups. 14 …”

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