Abstract
During a suspected monkeypox outbreak in the Republic of Congo, we documented transmission of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection with palm and sole manifestations among 5 family members. Genotyping results confirmed the VZV strain European E2, a genotype not previously reported in Africa. VZV with palm and sole involvement should be considered when differentiating a monkeypox diagnosis.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Congo / epidemiology
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DNA, Viral / genetics
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Family Health
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Female
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Genotype
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Hand / pathology*
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Herpes Zoster / diagnosis
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Herpes Zoster / epidemiology
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Herpes Zoster / physiopathology*
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Herpes Zoster / transmission*
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Herpesvirus 3, Human / classification
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Herpesvirus 3, Human / genetics
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Herpesvirus 3, Human / isolation & purification
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Humans
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Infant
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Leg / pathology*
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Male
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Mpox (monkeypox) / diagnosis
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Phylogeny