Publications
Emerging infectious diseasesSep 2025 |
31
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9
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1848-1851
DOI:
10.3201/eid3109.250271

Monkeypox Virus Clade IIa Infections, Liberia, 2023-2024

Nyan, Dougbeh Chris; Berry, Irina Maljkovic; Shobayo, Bode I; Mehta, Monika; Worwa, Gabriella; Hirsch, Shawn; Klim, Sarah E; Taweh, Fahn; Donzo, Kalilu S; Freeman, B M; Corvah, Alberta B; Jaryan, Francis; Gilayeneh, Julius S M; Crozier, Ian; Renken, Courtney; McNay, Laura; Moses, J Soka; Kuhn, Jens H; Hensley, Lisa E; Zufan, Sara E
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Abstract
We performed monkeypox virus genome sequencing on clinical samples from Liberia, yielding 5 clade IIa genomes. Our analysis found no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission, suggesting independent zoonotic spillovers from a diverse viral lineage. Public health officials should continue monitoring and sequencing efforts to identify emerging monkeypox virus lineages.
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