Monkeypox outbreak in the Tel Aviv District, Israel, 2022.

Authors :: Sheffer R
Savion M
Nuss N
Amitai Z
Salama M
Source :: International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases [Int J Infect Dis] 2023 Mar; Vol. 128, pp. 88-90. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 22.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Objectives: From May-September 2022, 203 cases of monkeypox (MPX) were reported in the Tel Aviv (TA) District, Israel. We aim to report the first ongoing local transmission of MPX in Israel.<br />Methods: We analyzed the epidemiologic and clinical features of all cases of MPX notified to the TA District. Each case was contacted to verify the source of infection and locate potential contacts.<br />Results: All cases were men; 195 (96%) were among men having sex with men, and 171 (84%) resided in the city of TA. Median age was 35 years. One case occurred in a healthcare worker. All cases had a self-limiting disease.<br />Conclusion: A combined public health campaign with vaccination against MPX of high-risk individuals leads to a decrease in disease rates. Enhanced surveillance and prevention among susceptible populations are warranted.<br /> (Copyright © 2022 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Male
Humans
Adult
Female
Israel epidemiology
Disease Outbreaks
Health Promotion
Health Personnel
Mpox, Monkeypox epidemiology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1878-3511
Volume :: 128
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 36566775
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2022.12.023