Transmission of atypical varicella-zoster virus infections involving palm and sole manifestations in an area with monkeypox endemicity

Clin Infect Dis. 2009 Jan 1;48(1):e6-8. doi: 10.1086/595552.

Abstract

During a suspected monkeypox outbreak in the Republic of Congo, we documented transmission of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection with palm and sole manifestations among 5 family members. Genotyping results confirmed the VZV strain European E2, a genotype not previously reported in Africa. VZV with palm and sole involvement should be considered when differentiating a monkeypox diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Congo / epidemiology
  • DNA, Viral / genetics
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Family Health
  • Female
  • Genotype
  • Hand / pathology*
  • Herpes Zoster / diagnosis
  • Herpes Zoster / epidemiology
  • Herpes Zoster / physiopathology*
  • Herpes Zoster / transmission*
  • Herpesvirus 3, Human / classification
  • Herpesvirus 3, Human / genetics
  • Herpesvirus 3, Human / isolation & purification
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Leg / pathology*
  • Male
  • Mpox (monkeypox) / diagnosis
  • Phylogeny

Substances

  • DNA, Viral