School performance after intermittent preventive treatment using artemisinin-based combination

Abstract

Conclusion: A considerable number of MPX cases (23.1%) had "conjunctivitis" as a symptom of their illness. The majority of these were young children (<10 yrs.) who also had a higher frequency of other symptoms. These individuals were also more likely to be "bed-ridden". MPX cases with "conjunctivitis" are at risk for corneal scarring, which can cause blindness. Understanding the underlying cause of "conjunctivitis" in monkeypox patients will be important, as some may be amenable to treatment (e.g., Triflourodine has been used to treat Orthopoxvirus-associated corneal lesions). Improving the availability of ophthalmologic resources in areas endemic for monkeypox may diminish risks for significant visual sequelae among patients.