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Mpox in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Facilities during 2022 Global Outbreak

Carlo Foppiano Palacios1, Mark A Travassos2

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Cooper University Healthcare and Cooper Medical School at Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey.

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|February 10, 2026
PubMed

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Mpox testing in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers revealed a 28.6% positivity rate among seven detainees. Limited testing may have missed additional mpox cases, highlighting the need for better resources in detention facilities.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers are recognized as potential hotspots for infectious disease transmission.
  • The 2022 global mpox outbreak underscored the need to monitor infectious diseases within detention settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate mpox cases among ICE detainees during the 2022 global outbreak.
  • To assess the prevalence of mpox and evaluate testing and treatment practices within ICE facilities.

Main Methods:

  • A Freedom of Information Act request was submitted for mpox testing data from January to November 2022.
  • Data analysis focused on demographic and clinical information of tested detainees across five facilities in Texas, Arizona, and New Jersey.

Main Results:

  • Seven detainees were tested for mpox across five facilities.
  • Two detainees tested positive, resulting in a 28.6% positivity rate.
  • One detainee received antiviral treatment; limited mpox testing suggests potential underdiagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Infectious disease surveillance and resource allocation for mpox testing, treatment, and prevention are critical in ICE detention facilities.
  • Addressing the potential for missed cases is essential to control mpox spread among migrant populations.
  • Enhanced public health measures are necessary to mitigate infectious disease risks within detention centers.

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