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: Received: 31 May 2024 / Approved: 4 June 2024 / Online: 4 June 2024 (10:43:13 CEST)
How to cite:
Ali, Y.; Siddig, E. E.; Osman, M.; Mohamed, N. S.; Musa, A.; Ahmed, A. Preparedness, Prevention, Investigation, and Response to the Emergence of Mpox in Khartoum, Sudan in 2022. Preprints2024, 2024060168. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0168.v1
Ali, Y.; Siddig, E. E.; Osman, M.; Mohamed, N. S.; Musa, A.; Ahmed, A. Preparedness, Prevention, Investigation, and Response to the Emergence of Mpox in Khartoum, Sudan in 2022. Preprints 2024, 2024060168. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0168.v1
Ali, Y.; Siddig, E. E.; Osman, M.; Mohamed, N. S.; Musa, A.; Ahmed, A. Preparedness, Prevention, Investigation, and Response to the Emergence of Mpox in Khartoum, Sudan in 2022. Preprints2024, 2024060168. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0168.v1
APA Style
Ali, Y., Siddig, E. E., Osman, M., Mohamed, N. S., Musa, A., & Ahmed, A. (2024). Preparedness, Prevention, Investigation, and Response to the Emergence of Mpox in Khartoum, Sudan in 2022. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0168.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Ali, Y., Ahmed Musa and Ayman Ahmed. 2024 "Preparedness, Prevention, Investigation, and Response to the Emergence of Mpox in Khartoum, Sudan in 2022" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0168.v1
Abstract
Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, is a rare viral disease initially discovered in Africa in 1958. Since its first identification, several outbreaks have occurred in various African nations. Recently, the global community has witnessed a resurgence in the number of Mpox cases reported worldwide, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare the ongoing multi-country outbreak a public health emergency in July 2022. This study reports on the first cases of Mpox detected in Khartoum State, Sudan, outlining the epidemiology, preparedness, and public health response to this new challenge. A total of 55 suspected cases were identified, with two confirmed cases. The clinical manifestations observed in these cases align with the classic skin rash typical of Mpox, presenting alongside symptoms like fever, headache, and joint pain. The findings underscore the need for heightened surveillance, early detection, and timely intervention to prevent the domestic spread of Mpox and its potential impact on public health. Continued global efforts are needed to support effective screening, diagnostic, and control measures, ultimately enhancing preparedness and response in the face of this emerging disease.
Keywords
Mpox; Outbreak; Pandemic Preparedness and Response; global health emergency of international concern; epidemiology, Zoonoses, One Health; Global Health Security
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Health Policy and Services
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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