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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Military Medicine

Background:

  • Mpox (formerly monkeypox) is a viral disease that can spread through close contact.
  • Recent global health emergencies highlight the need for vigilance regarding mpox, particularly clade I strains.
  • Military personnel may be at risk due to close living quarters and potential exposures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique case of mpox in an active duty service member.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering mpox in the differential diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections.
  • To highlight the role of vaccination and public health measures in controlling mpox transmission.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of an active duty male presenting with mpox symptoms.
  • Clinical presentation included a chancre-like lesion, lymphadenopathy, fever, and generalized pustular rash.
  • Diagnostic evaluation, isolation, and contact tracing were performed.

Main Results:

  • The patient was diagnosed with mpox despite an initial nonreactive treponemal test.
  • Empirical treatment for other sexually transmitted infections was initiated but mpox progressed.
  • No secondary transmission was identified among shipmates or to a pet rabbit despite close contact.

Conclusions:

  • Medical providers must consider mpox in military personnel and veterans presenting with relevant symptoms, especially given its association with STIs.
  • The JYNNEOS vaccine should be offered to high-risk individuals within the military population.
  • Effective diagnostic strategies and isolation protocols are crucial for managing mpox outbreaks.