Retrospective Analysis Revealed an April Occurrence of Monkeypox in the Czech Republic

Herein, we present our findings of an early appearance of the Monkeypox virus in Prague, Czech Republic. A retrospective analysis of biological samples, carried out on the 28th of April, revealed a previously unrecognized case of Monkeypox virus (MPxV) infection. Subsequent data analysis confirmed that the virus strain belongs to the ongoing outbreak. Combined with clinical and epidemiological investigations, we extended the roots of the current outbreak at least back to 16th of April, 2022.

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In this study, we report the early appearance of Monkeypox virus in Prague, Czech Republic. A retrospective analysis of biological samples conducted on April 28 revealed an unrecognized case of Monkeypox virus infection. Subsequent data analysis confirmed the strain of the virus as part of the ongoing outbreak. Combined with clinical and epidemiological investigations, we traced the current outbreak back to at least April 16, 2022.