Publications by authors named "Ashley Becht"
Article Synopsis
- In May 2023, an increase in mpox cases was observed in Chicago, primarily among fully vaccinated individuals, prompting an investigation into the outbreak's characteristics and causes.
- Researchers assessed demographic and health data from patients, analyzed viral genomes, and evaluated the humoral antibody responses to understand vaccine effectiveness and potential compromises.
- Of the 49 identified cases, 57% were fully vaccinated, with findings suggesting that increased exposure through higher median numbers of sexual partners was a key factor in the outbreak, despite overall vaccine effectiveness.