Clinical Manifestations of an Outbreak of Monkeypox Virus in Captive Chimpanzees in Cameroon, 2016

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Monkeypox virus (MPXV) is a reemerging virus of global concern. An outbreak of clade I MPXV affected 20 captive chimpanzees in Cameroon in 2016. We describe the epidemiology, virology, phylogenetics, and clinical progression of this outbreak. Clinical signs included exanthema, facial swelling, perilaryngeal swelling, and eschar. Mpox can be lethal in captive chimpanzees, with death likely resulting from respiratory complications. We advise avoiding anesthesia in animals with respiratory signs to reduce the likelihood of death. This outbreak presented a risk to animal care staff. There is a need for increased awareness and a One Health approach to preparation for outbreaks in wildlife rescue centers in primate range states where MPXV occurs. Control measures should include quarantining affected animals, limiting human contacts, surveillance of humans and animals, use of personal protective equipment, and regular decontamination of enclosures.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:229

Enthalten in:

The Journal of infectious diseases - 229(2024), Supplement_2 vom: 26. März, Seite S275-S284

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Brien, Stephanie C [VerfasserIn]
LeBreton, Matthew [VerfasserIn]
Doty, Jeffrey B [VerfasserIn]
Mauldin, Matthew R [VerfasserIn]
Morgan, Clint N [VerfasserIn]
Pieracci, Emily G [VerfasserIn]
Ritter, Jana M [VerfasserIn]
Matheny, Audrey [VerfasserIn]
Tafon, Bibila G [VerfasserIn]
Tamoufe, Ubald [VerfasserIn]
Missoup, Alain D [VerfasserIn]
Nwobegahay, Julius [VerfasserIn]
Takuo, Jean Michel [VerfasserIn]
Nkom, Felix [VerfasserIn]
Mouiche, Moctar M M [VerfasserIn]
Feussom, Jean Marc K [VerfasserIn]
Wilkins, Kimberly [VerfasserIn]
Wade, Abel [VerfasserIn]
McCollum, Andrea M [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Epidemiology
Journal Article
Mpox
One Health
Outbreak
Zoonosis

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Date Completed 28.03.2024

Date Revised 28.03.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1093/infdis/jiad601

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM366556029