MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report · 2022 · 23 citations · 1 references
Public HealthInfectious DiseasesPediatricsPediatric EpidemiologyPediatric Infectious DiseasesPublic Health SurveillanceInfant Infectious DiseasesInfectious Disease PreventionNeonatal Rashes
In August 2022, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) was notified of a suspected case of monkeypox in an infant aged <2 months who was admitted to a Florida hospital with a rash and cellulitis. This case report highlights findings from the related epidemiologic investigation and describes the public health actions taken. This activity was reviewed by CDC and was conducted consistent with applicable federal law and CDC policy.* This is the youngest patient with confirmed monkeypox infection in Florida to date.
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