Human Monkeypox in Sierra Leone after 44-Year Absence of Reported Cases

Abstract

We note the reemergence of human monkeypox in Sierra Leone following a 44-year absence of reported disease. The persons affected were an 11-month-old boy and, several years later, a 35-year-old man. The reappearance of monkeypox in this country suggests a need for renewed vigilance and awareness of the disease and its manifestations.

Keywords

• monkeypox
• case report
• Sierra Leone
• orthopoxvirus
• epidemiology
• viruses