DOI: 10.12890/2023_003857
Monkeypox in a renal transplant recipient: is it a hazard for immunocompromised patients?
Authors
farah.h.heis95@gmail.com
Keywords
Monkeypox, renal transplant recipient, sexually transmitted diseaseAbstract
There has been a recent outbreak of monkeypox in the United States, mostly among men who have sex with men (MSM). It seems to be a self-limiting disease but can be potentially serious in immunocompromised patients. Monkeypox infection is transmitted mainly through skin-to-skin contact and possibly seminal and vaginal fluids. Very few cases of monkeypox infection in immunocompromised patients have been published in the literature. We report a case of infection in a renal transplant recipient, and describe the clinical course and outcome.
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Published
2023-05-09
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How to Cite
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Heis F, Heis M, Khan M, Ashok M. Monkeypox in a renal transplant recipient: is it a hazard for immunocompromised patients? EJCRIM [Internet]. 2023 May 9 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];10(6). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/3857
