Emerging Infectious Diseases (Jan 2024)
Estimation of Incubation Period of Mpox during 2022 Outbreak in Pereira, Colombia
Abstract
We estimated the incubation period for mpox during an outbreak in Pereira, Colombia, using data from 11 confirmed cases. Mean incubation period was 7.1 (95% CI 4.9–9.9) days, consistent with previous outbreaks. Accurately estimating the incubation period provides insights into transmission dynamics, informing public health interventions and surveillance strategies.
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