Publications by authors named "Maria Javiera Perello"
Medicina (B Aires)
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the 2022 monkeypox outbreak, examining its epidemiology, clinical features, and virology through a retrospective analysis in a Dermatology unit involving 124 subjects.
- The majority of participants were men, with a high percentage living with HIV, and the disease predominantly spread through sexual contact; symptoms included a vesicular rash and systemic issues, most commonly proctitis.
- The findings highlight the importance of early detection in at-risk populations and the efficacy of lesion swab samples for diagnosing the disease, with a high survival rate noted among patients.
