Malick Hamza, Youssef Ronnie, Altman Kirstin
Medical School, Texas A&M College of Medicine, Dallas, USA.
Dermatology, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, USA.
Cureus. 2023 Jul 12;15(7):e41775. doi: 10.7759/cureus.41775. eCollection 2023 Jul.
Mpox, previously referred to as monkeypox, is a zoonotic virus originally endemic to West Africa which has recently garnered significant attention due to a global outbreak. It remains a challenging diagnosis due to varying clinical presentations and similarities with other infectious pathogens. While diligent monitoring of its prevalence remains crucial, clinicians should combat recency bias when forming differentials for viral illnesses with similar presentations. Here, we discuss the case of an immigrant child with self-reported vaccination history of Varicella Zoster who was diagnosed with Mpox in the emergency department but was subsequently found to have Varicella Zoster after further testing. To effectively manage outbreaks and provide optimal care, healthcare professionals should stay up to date on the latest advancements in diagnostic techniques and available interventions.
猴痘，以前称为猴天花，是一种人畜共患病毒，最初在西非流行，最近由于全球爆发而备受关注。由于临床表现各异且与其他传染病原体相似，其诊断仍然具有挑战性。虽然对其流行情况进行认真监测仍然至关重要，但临床医生在对具有相似表现的病毒性疾病进行鉴别诊断时应避免近期偏倚。在此，我们讨论一例有自述水痘带状疱疹疫苗接种史的移民儿童病例，该儿童在急诊科被诊断为猴痘，但进一步检测后发现患有水痘带状疱疹。为了有效管理疫情并提供最佳护理，医护人员应及时了解诊断技术和可用干预措施的最新进展。
