Genomic Surveillance of Monkeypox Virus, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2022

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Genomic Analysis of Early Monkeypox Virus Outbreak Strains, Washington, USA

Pavitra Roychoudhury et al.

Summary: This study conducted a genomic analysis of monkeypox virus sequences collected during the early stage of the 2022 outbreak in Washington, USA. The analysis of 109 viral genomes revealed low genetic diversity, multiple introductions into the state, ongoing community transmission, and the potential for co-infections by multiple strains.

EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2023)

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Exportation of Monkeypox Virus From the African Continent

Matthew R. Mauldin et al.

Summary: There is no direct linkage between the individuals who exported the monkeypox cases from Nigeria, but there is limited genetic variation among the viruses, suggesting a possible common source or independent infections within a small geographic area.

JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2022)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Phylogenomic characterization and signs of microevolution in the 2022 multi-country outbreak of monkeypox virus

Joana Isidro et al.

Summary: In this study, shotgun metagenomics were used to rapidly reconstruct and characterize the genome sequences of the largest monkeypox virus outbreak in non-endemic countries so far. The findings indicate that the outbreak most likely has a single origin and that the virus belongs to clade 3. Furthermore, the study suggests the involvement of host APOBEC3 in viral evolution and reveals signs of ongoing microevolution in the virus.

NATURE MEDICINE (2022)

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Monkeypox Outbreak — Nine States, May 2022

Faisal S. Minhaj et al.

MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT (2022)

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Severe disseminated clinical presentation of monkeypox virus infection in an immunosuppressed patient: first death report in Brazil

Yargos Rodrigues Menezes et al.

Summary: Since May 2022, there has been a significant increase in monkeypox virus infections in countries where the disease was not previously endemic. While most cases are mild, we present a severe case in an immunosuppressed patient in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, where the disease progressed to death with disseminated skin lesions.

REVISTA DA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE MEDICINA TROPICAL (2022)

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