Estimation of Incubation Period of Mpox during 2022 Outbreak in Pereira, Colombia
2023; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Volume: 30; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.3201/eid3001.221663
ISSN1080-6059
AutoresJorge M. Estrada Alvarez, Maryluz Hincapié Acuña, Hernán Felipe García Arias, F. Alvarado, Juan J. Ospina Ramírez,
Tópico(s)Rabies epidemiology and control
ResumoWe estimated the incubation period for mpox during an outbreak in Pereira, Colombia, using data from 11 confirmed cases. Mean incubation period was 7.1 (95% CI 4.9-9.9) days, consistent with previous outbreaks. Accurately estimating the incubation period provides insights into transmission dynamics, informing public health interventions and surveillance strategies.
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