Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics of Mpox in HIV-Infected and Uninfected Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Retrospective Study in Lisbon

de Sousa, Diogo and Volovetska, Yuliya and Nunes, Daniel and Lemos, Carlos and Borges-Costa, João and Filipe, Paulo (2024) Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics of Mpox in HIV-Infected and Uninfected Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Retrospective Study in Lisbon. Viruses, 16 (2). p. 225. ISSN 1999-4915

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Abstract

The resurgence of Mpox, predominantly among men who have sex with men (MSM), has prompted an analysis of its clinical manifestations and epidemiological patterns, particularly in individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This retrospective study aims to delineate and compare the clinical presentations and epidemiological characteristics of Mpox among HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals. A total of 58 confirmed Mpox cases from a dermatology department in Lisbon were analyzed, focusing on mucocutaneous manifestations, systemic symptoms, and laboratory parameters. Our findings indicate no significant difference in disease severity and presentation between HIV-positive and HIV-negative groups, suggesting that HIV status may not be a determinant of Mpox severity, but rather an indicator of increased sexual risk behaviors, a recognized risk factor for Mpox transmission.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Science Repository > Multidisciplinary
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 01 Feb 2024 05:06
Last Modified: 01 Feb 2024 05:06
URI: http://research.manuscritpub.com/id/eprint/3934

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