Endemic human monkeypox, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2001-2004.

ABSTRACT: By analyzing vesicle fluids and crusted scabs from 136 persons with suspected monkeypox, we identified 51 cases of monkeypox by PCR, sequenced the hemagglutinin gene, and confirmed 94% of cases by virus culture. PCR demonstrated chickenpox in 61 patients. Coinfection with both viruses was found in 1 additional patient.

SUBMITTER: Rimoin AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2792850 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature