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Cocirculation of Human Monkeypox Virus Clade 1b with Varicella Zoster Virus, Uganda

Year: 2026

Type: article

Study design: Observational Study

Abstract: In July 2024, we reported information on the initial human mpox cases in Uganda. Genomic characterization of clinically suspected cases (July-December 2024) revealed cocirculation of several monkeypox virus clade 1b clusters and varicella zoster virus. Our findings highlight the need to refine differential diagnoses by molecular techniques and strengthen surveillance.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3210.251264

Authors: Nicholas Bbosa, Alfred Ssekagiri, Hamidah S. Namagembe, Stella E. Nabirye, Ronald Kiiza, Danstan Kabuuka, Stephen Balinandi, Tom Lutalo, John Kayiwa, Henry Kyobe Bosa, Robert Downing, Michael G. Berg, Mary A. Rodgers, Gavin A. Cloherty, Pontiano Kaleebu, Deogratius Ssemwanga

Institutions: MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, Medical Research Council, Uganda Virus Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Poxvirus research and outbreaks

Subfield: Virology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Medical Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7213918837

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