Monkeypox Virus Clade IIa Infections, Liberia, 2023-2024.

ABSTRACT: We performed monkeypox virus genome sequencing on clinical samples from Liberia, yielding 5 clade IIa genomes. Our analysis found no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission, suggesting independent zoonotic spillovers from a diverse viral lineage. Public health officials should continue monitoring and sequencing efforts to identify emerging monkeypox virus lineages.

SUBMITTER: Nyan DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12407201 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature