Hospitalization risk among patients with Mpox infection—a propensity score matched analysis

ABSTRACT:

Background:

Monkeypox (Mpox) is a reemerging, neglected viral disease. By May 2023, worldwide Mpox cases surpassed 87,000. Predictive factors for hospitalization with Mpox are lacking.

Objective:

We aim to compare clinical characteristics and outcomes in hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients with Mpox infection.

Design:

A multicenter retrospective case-control cohort of patients with Mpox infection.

Methods:

We performed a propensity score match analysis from a global health network (TrinetX). We compare clinical characteristics and outcomes between hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients with Mpox.

Results:

Of 1477 patients, 6% were hospitalized, 52% required an ED visit, and 29% received treatment at urgent care. After propensity score m

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10469242 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature