Documented transboundary transmission of mpox between the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Author:
Hasivirwe Vakaniaki Emmanuel, Kinganda-Lusamaki Eddy, Merritt Sydney, Kasongo Francois, Malembi Emile, Lunyanga Lygie, Linsuke Sylvie, Halbrook Megan, Kalthan Ernest, Pukuta Elisabeth, Amuri Aziza Adrienne, Makangara Cigolo Jean Claude, Lumembe Raphael, Kabamba Gabriel, Anta Yvon, Bolunza Pierrot, Kanda Innocent, Nganzobo Raoul, Kalonji Thierry, Nsio Justus, Matoka Patricia, Mwamba Dieudonné, Ngandu Christian, Shaw Souradet Y., Shongo Robert, Madinga Joule, Boum Yap, Liesenborghs LaurensORCID, Delaporte Eric, Ayouba Ahidjo, Low Nicola, Ahuka Mundeke Steve, Hensley Lisa E., Muyembe Tamfum Jean-Jacques, Nakoune Emmanuel, Peeters Martine, Hoff Nicole A., Kindrachuk JasonORCID, Rimoin Anne W.ORCID, Mbala-Kingebeni Placide
Abstract
ABSTRACTFour confirmed mpox cases in South Ubangi province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, were linked to documented transboundary transmission from Central African Republic. Viral genome sequencing shows that the MPXV sequences belong to subclade Ia. This demonstrates the borderless nature of mpox and highlights the need for vigilant regional surveillance.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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