Characterization of mpox transmission in the household, the role of children, the impact on pregnancy, and the association with lactation
To address key knowledge gaps regarding mpox transmission and its effects on vulnerable populations, UNICEF commissioned an operational research study within the framework of the mpox outbreak response in Burundi. Through enhanced surveillance, this study, to be implemented by the Burundi National Institute of Public Health, will estimate mpox´s household transmission characteristics, including secondary attack rates and essential transmission parameters. The study will also evaluate the burden of mpox among children, its impact on pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes, and its association with breastfeeding, with the aim to generate data to optimize the mpox public health emergency response in Burundi and other affected regions.
Authors
- France Bégin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8545-1545)
- Hamady Ba
- Edna Moturi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1694-1476)
- Raoul Kamadjeu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9602-9366)
- Manassé Nimpagaritse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0760-4048)
- Ferdinand Nsengimana
- Joseph Nyandwi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3715-7891)
- Eric Kezakarayagwa
- Liliane Nkengurutse
- Massamba Diouf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4861-1690)
- Alain T. Yombouno
- Dionis Nizigiyimana
- Godefroid Kamwenubusa
- Nestor Nkengurutse
- Ndriakita Solonionjanirina
- Beifith Kouak Tiyab
- Jonas Ngendakumana
- Rémy Nimubona
- Rose Nkiko
Institutions
- City University of New York (US)
- Université du Burundi (BI)
- Republic of Burundi (BI)
- Ministère de la Santé Publique (BI)
- Office of Readiness and Response (US)
- Hope Africa University (BI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pan African Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.supp.2025.50.1.47419
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.04