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. 2022 Nov;17(8):2421-2422.
doi: 10.1007/s11739-022-03090-x. Epub 2022 Sep 16.

Possible tattoo-transmitted monkeypox viral infection

Carlo Tascini  1   2 , Monica Geminiani  3   4 , Francesco Sbrana  5 , Alberto Pagotto  3   4 , Luca Martini  6   7
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Possible tattoo-transmitted monkeypox viral infection

Carlo Tascini et al. Intern Emerg Med. 2022 Nov.
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

CT has received funds for speaking at symposia organized on behalf of Pfizer, Novartis, Merck, Angelini, Thermofischer, Biomerieux, Basilea, Correvio, Zambon, Hikma, and Astellas. All other authors: none.

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Tattoo skin area with monkeypox lesions (arrows)
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