Seasonal Patterns of Mpox Index Cases, Africa, 1970-2021.

ABSTRACT: Across 133 confirmed mpox zoonotic index cases reported during 1970-2021 in Africa, cases occurred year-round near the equator, where climate is consistent. However, in tropical regions of the northern hemisphere under a dry/wet season cycle, cases occurred seasonally. Our findings further support the seasonality of mpox zoonotic transmission risk.

SUBMITTER: Besombes C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11060470 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature