Neonatal mpox in Nigeria: a case of transplacental or postnatal transmission
Neonatal mpox infection is rare and could lead to prolonged morbidity and mortality. Clinicians should always maintain a high index of suspicion and consider mpox in the differential diagnosis of a neonatal vesiculo-pustular rash, particularly if there is a history of similar rash in the family, as early disease recognition and early treatment are associated with improved outcomes. Further studies are needed to better understand the transmission routes of MPXV in newborns.
Authors
- Paul Ichendu Nsirimobu
- Chizaram Anselm Onyeaghala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8319-1927)
- Ezioma Anne Alinnor
- Mary Irabor
- Datonye Alasia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2873-8651)
- Omosivie Maduka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8243-8131)
- Ian Diamond (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3069-7112)
- Uju S. Azubogu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0878-9291)
- Rosemary Ogochukwu Ugwu
- Peace Opara
- Jennifer Ngufan Nongo
- Chioma Ada Nnah
Institutions
- University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-08-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11362-y
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.15