Clinical progression of asynchronous cutaneous lesions in a patient with locally acquired mpox infection

J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2023 Oct;56(5):1118-1120. doi: 10.1016/j.jmii.2023.05.006. Epub 2023 Jun 10.

Abstract

We present one of the earliest domestic mpox cases in Taiwan, highlighting the asynchronous and atypical progression of cutaneous lesions which could pose significant diagnostic challenges for clinicians.

Keywords: Case investigation; Dermatology; Infectious diseases; Lesions; Monkeypox virus; Mpox; Rash.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Disease Progression
  • Humans
  • Mpox (monkeypox)*
  • Patients
  • Taiwan