Emergence of mpox in Oman: investigating the first cluster and its implications, October 2023
Travel-related exposure appeared to be a significant factor in the outbreak of clade IIb in Oman. This investigation serves as a practical exercise for public health preparedness, emphasizing the importance of an adaptive health system. Ensuring robust detection and response measures while accounting for patient privacy, cultural contexts, and available resources, such as institutional quarantine for contacts, is crucial for effectively managing emerging infectious diseases.
Authors
- Eric Peterson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9265-4524)
- Amal Al-Maani
- Khalid Al Saadi
- Hanan Al Kindi
- Fatma Al Hashmi
- Sabria Al Marshoudi
- Abir Al Moqbali
- Amina Al Busaidi
- Ahmed Al Saadi
- Saif Al Jabri
- Maryam Al Baloshi
- Ahmed Al Mashaykhi
Institutions
- Roskilde University (DK)
- Ministry of Health (UA)
- International Society for Infectious Diseases (US)
- Directorate General of Health Services (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- IJID Regions
- Published
- 2025-02-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijregi.2025.100608
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.04
Funders
- Danmarks Grundforskningsfond
- Carlsbergfondet