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  • Obstetrics
  • Public Health

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  • The 2022 mpox (formerly monkeypox) outbreak highlighted infections in special populations, including pregnant individuals.
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  • Understanding mpox in pregnancy is crucial for clinical management and public health strategies.

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  • A pregnant individual at 31 weeks gestation presented with mpox symptoms, including a labial ulcer and papular rash.
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  • Labor was induced at 39 2/7 weeks, resulting in the delivery of a healthy neonate.

Findings:

  • The neonate tested positive for orthopoxvirus immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies.
  • The neonate exhibited no clinical signs of active mpox infection or antenatal mpox.
  • Transplacental mpox transmission is possible, but did not result in symptomatic infection in this case.

Implications:

  • Tecovirimat may be a beneficial treatment option for mpox in pregnant individuals.
  • Close monitoring of neonates born to mothers with mpox is essential, even with negative molecular tests.
  • This case contributes to understanding mpox management in pregnancy and potential neonatal outcomes.