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ArticleEuropean journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology2026

An atypical case of infection with the Mpox virus clade IIb lineage C.1 - clinical and virological findings.

Pawel Zmora, Blazej Rozplochowski, Monika Gazecka, Szymon Nowak, Dagny Lorent, Arleta Kowala-Piaskowska

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Pawel Zmora *Department of Molecular Virology, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan, Poland. pzmora@ibch.poznan.pl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2012-7223
Blazej Rozplochowski *Department of Infectious Diseases, Hepatology and Acquired Immunodeficiencies, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1627-8456
Monika GazeckaDepartment of Molecular Virology, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7783-4554
Szymon NowakDepartment of Internal Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9404-5100
Dagny LorentDepartment of Molecular Virology, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8276-3746
Arleta Kowala-PiaskowskaDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Hepatology and Acquired Immunodeficiencies, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland. apiaskowska@ump.edu.pl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2087-3410

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We describe an atypical case of mpox virus (MPXV) infection in a Polish patient, with a focus on clinical presentation, virological characterisation, and the phylogenetic placement of the viral isolate within the emerging C.1 lineage of Clade IIb. The report aims to contribute to a better understanding of MPXV lineage-specific disease features and viral evolution in non-endemic settings. The patient presented with numerous localised lesions and minimal systemic symptoms. Genomic analysis confirmed infection with an MPXV C.1 lineage of Clade IIb responsible for the 2022-2025 global outbreaks. Infection with C.1 lineage may lead to atypical presentations, particularly in immunocompetent individuals. Continued genomic surveillance and clade-specific clinical correlation are essential for accurate diagnosis, risk stratification, and public health response.

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Mpox, MonkeypoxGenome, ViralHumansMaleMonkeypox virusPhylogenyPolandAtypical course of infectionClade IIbLineage C.1MpoxMpox virus (MPXV)Phylogenomic

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PMCPMC12988878

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