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ArticleCureus2023

A Case of Mistaken Identity: Varicella Zoster and Monkeypox.

Hamza Malick, Ronnie Youssef, Kirstin Altman

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Hamza MalickMedical School, Texas A&M College of Medicine, Dallas, USA.
Ronnie YoussefDermatology, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, USA.
Kirstin AltmanDermatology, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, USA.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple · USMountain View College · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mpox, previously referred to as monkeypox, is a zoonotic virus originally endemic to West Africa which has recently garnered significant attention due to a global outbreak. It remains a challenging diagnosis due to varying clinical presentations and similarities with other infectious pathogens. While diligent monitoring of its prevalence remains crucial, clinicians should combat recency bias when forming differentials for viral illnesses with similar presentations. Here, we discuss the case of an immigrant child with self-reported vaccination history of Varicella Zoster who was diagnosed with Mpox in the emergency department but was subsequently found to have Varicella Zoster after further testing. To effectively manage outbreaks and provide optimal care, healthcare professionals should stay up to date on the latest advancements in diagnostic techniques and available interventions.

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monkeypox virusmonkeypox virus rashreal-time pcrvaricella-zoster virusvaricella-zoster virus infection

Identifiers

PMID37575831
PMCPMC10416746
OpenAlexW4384071168

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