[HTML][HTML] Severe monkeypox in hospitalized patients—United States, August 10–october 10, 2022
MJ Miller - MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 2022 - cdc.gov
MJ Miller
MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 2022•cdc.govDuring August–October 2022, CDC provided clinical consultation for 57 hospitalized
patients with severe manifestations of monkeypox, most of whom were Black men with AIDS.
Delays were observed in initiation of monkeypox-directed therapies. Twelve patients died,
and monkeypox was a cause of death or contributing factor in five patients to date, with
several other deaths still under investigation.
patients with severe manifestations of monkeypox, most of whom were Black men with AIDS.
Delays were observed in initiation of monkeypox-directed therapies. Twelve patients died,
and monkeypox was a cause of death or contributing factor in five patients to date, with
several other deaths still under investigation.
During August–October 2022, CDC provided clinical consultation for 57 hospitalized patients with severe manifestations of monkeypox, most of whom were Black men with AIDS. Delays were observed in initiation of monkeypox-directed therapies. Twelve patients died, and monkeypox was a cause of death or contributing factor in five patients to date, with several other deaths still under investigation.
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