Mpox (Monkeypox) Proctitis

[摘要] Monkeypox virus is an Orthopoxvirus first identified in primates (1), although the natural reservoir is likely rodents (2).Mpox disease (formerly monkeypox disease [3]) is less contagious and milder than smallpox, with a 3%–6% mortality rate(2). The May 2022 mpox outbreak has been driven by sexualCiléin Kearns, MD, MBChB • Michael Orsi, MD • Carlos J. Sanchez, MD, PhD • Francisco Calle, MDtransmission in most cases, but infection may also occur bycontact with lesions, respiratory fluids, contaminated fabric,and infected meat (4,5).

[学科分类] 医学（综合）