The first imported case of monkeypox in Singapore during the 2022 outbreak – Reflections and lessons. Issue 50 (November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tan, Wilnard Yeong Tze; Wong, Chen Seong; Ho, Marc Zheng Jie; Said, Zubaidah; Cui, Lin; Lin, Raymond Tzer Pin; Chan, Monica; Vasoo, Shawn; Lee, Vernon Jian Ming; Leo, Yee Sin
• Is Part Of: Travel medicine and infectious disease. Issue 50(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-11
• Subjects: Monkeypox -- Outbreak -- Singapore -- Imported -- Public health emergency; Travel -- Health aspects -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Tropical medicine -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2022.102431
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-8939

Abstract

Abstract: On June 21, 2022, Singapore reported its second ever case of imported monkeypox and first linked to the ongoing multi-country outbreak that has since been declared a public health emergency of international concern. There was quick initiation of public health measures including identification and quarantine of contacts, with post-exposure smallpox vaccination.