Human Monkeypox—Kasai Oriental, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 1996-October 1997

Human Monkeypox—Kasai Oriental, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 1996-October 1997

The largest recorded outbreak of human monkeypox, a severe smallpox-like illness caused by monkeypox virus, in the Democratic Republic of Congo is described. A CDC editorial note is included.

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Veröffentlicht in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 1998-01, Vol.279 (3), p.189-190
1. Verfasser: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Epidemics
History
Monkeypox
Smallpox
Viruses
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Zusammenfassung:The largest recorded outbreak of human monkeypox, a severe smallpox-like illness caused by monkeypox virus, in the Democratic Republic of Congo is described. A CDC editorial note is included.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.279.3.189