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. 2022 Nov-Dec:50:102431.
doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2022.102431. Epub 2022 Aug 27.

The first imported case of monkeypox in Singapore during the 2022 outbreak - Reflections and lessons

Wilnard Yeong Tze Tan  1 , Chen Seong Wong  2 , Marc Zheng Jie Ho  3 , Zubaidah Said  4 , Lin Cui  5 , Raymond Tzer Pin Lin  5 , Monica Chan  2 , Shawn Vasoo  2 , Vernon Jian Ming Lee  3 , Yee Sin Leo  6
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The first imported case of monkeypox in Singapore during the 2022 outbreak - Reflections and lessons

Wilnard Yeong Tze Tan et al. Travel Med Infect Dis. 2022 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

On June 21, 2022, Singapore reported its second ever case of imported monkeypox and first linked to the ongoing multi-country outbreak that has since been declared a public health emergency of international concern. There was quick initiation of public health measures including identification and quarantine of contacts, with post-exposure smallpox vaccination.

Keywords: Imported; Monkeypox; Outbreak; Public health emergency; Singapore.

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(Left) Vesico-pustular rash over the perianal region; (Middle) Healing lesions over the perianal region at Day 8 of admission; (Right) Healed lesions on discharge.
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