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Crossing genitourinary limits: First case of monkeypox diagnosed by a urology service in Mexico. A diagnostic challenge.

César A Silva-Mendoza, Alec Anceno, Daniel R Magdaleno-Rodríguez, Pedro A Alvarado-Bahena, Héctor A Miranda-Blasnich, Marco A Ascencio-Martínez, Carlos D Silva-Villarreal, Alyx A Garibay-Aponte, Alicia Valdez-Gaona, Abigail Granada-Vigueras and 2 more

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César A Silva-MendozaDepartment of Urology, Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, Mexico City, Mexico.
Alec AncenoDepartment of Urology, Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, Mexico City, Mexico.
Daniel R Magdaleno-RodríguezDepartment of Urology, Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, Mexico City, Mexico.
Pedro A Alvarado-BahenaDepartment of Urology, Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, Mexico City, Mexico.
Héctor A Miranda-BlasnichDepartment of Urology, Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, Mexico City, Mexico.
Marco A Ascencio-MartínezDepartment of Urology, Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, Mexico City, Mexico.
Carlos D Silva-VillarrealFaculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Circuito Universitario 31109, Campus Uach II, 31125, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Alyx A Garibay-AponteFaculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico Escolar 411A, Copilco Universidad, Coyoacán, 04360, Mexico City, Mexico.
Alicia Valdez-GaonaFaculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico Escolar 411A, Copilco Universidad, Coyoacán, 04360, Mexico City, Mexico.
Abigail Granada-ViguerasFaculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico Escolar 411A, Copilco Universidad, Coyoacán, 04360, Mexico City, Mexico.
Fernando Fernández Varela-GómezFaculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico Escolar 411A, Copilco Universidad, Coyoacán, 04360, Mexico City, Mexico.
Jorge G Morales-MontorDepartment of Urology, Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, Mexico City, Mexico.

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Abstract

This case is the first documented instance of genitourinary monkeypox (Mpox) diagnosed by a urology service in Mexico, emphasizing the role of urologists in managing atypical genitourinary infections. A 28-year-old homosexual male with HIV developed penile swelling and pustular lesions, confirmed as MPXV infection by PCR. Symptomatic management was initiated, and the patient was referred for tecovirimat therapy under a clinical trial. Mpox lesions often mimic sexually transmitted conditions, leading to diagnostic delays. Limited awareness among healthcare providers compounds these challenges. Urologists must consider Mpox in atypical genital cases, particularly in high-risk populations, to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.

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