Originally published by our sister publication Infectious Disease Special Edition
Although mpox cases have declined since the peak during August 2022, reports of continued community transmission in the United States and abroad have highlighted the need for ongoing surveillance and vaccination efforts.
The largest resurgence of cases has been seen in Chicago, which has reported 12 confirmed and one probable case of mpox from April 17 through May 5, 2023.
The cases occurred in symptomatic men,