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Zachary Shaw1, Vijairam Selvaraj2, Arkadiy Finn2
1Department of Medicine Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University.
The Brown Journal of Hospital Medicine
|March 6, 2025
Summary
Monkeypox, a less severe orthopoxvirus than smallpox, is a growing public health concern. This study details a case of monkeypox and herpes simplex virus 2 co-infection and reviews inpatient care.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis similar to smallpox but less severe.
- It is the most significant orthopoxvirus for public health since smallpox eradication in 1980.
- Transmission occurs through close contact with infected individuals or contaminated objects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a case of monkeypox and herpes simplex virus 2 co-infection in a young male.
- To review current inpatient management strategies for monkeypox infection.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a young male presenting with fever and vesicular rash.
- Literature review on inpatient management of monkeypox.
Main Results:
- The patient was diagnosed with co-infection of monkeypox and herpes simplex virus 2.
- Key aspects of inpatient management were identified and reviewed.
Conclusions:
- Monkeypox requires careful clinical observation and management, especially with co-infections.
- Understanding transmission and management is crucial for public health preparedness.
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