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Nat Med May 2025 PMID 39933565

Epidemiological and genomic evolution of the ongoing outbreak of clade Ib mpox virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Leandre Murhula Masirika, Jean Claude Udahemuka, Leonard Schuele, David F Nieuwenhuijse, Pacifique Ndishimye, Marjan Boter, Justin Bengehya Mbiribindi, Cris Kacita, Trudie Lang, Christian Gortázar, Jean Pierre Musabyimana, Saria Otani, Frank M Aarestrup, Freddy Belesi Siangoli, Bas B Oude Munnink

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The digital discussions demonstrate a strong interest and moderate engagement, especially through references to epidemiological details like transmission routes and genomic analyses, with phrases like 'rapid spread' and 'sustained human-to-human transmission' underscoring the outbreak's urgency and public health significance.

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Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the study, indicating agreement with its findings and relevance, though some are more neutral or informational.

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The posts show high interest, with many emphasizing the outbreak's details and the research’s implications, using terms like 'key findings' and 'significant data.'

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The interactions reflect moderate engagement: some posts cite specific data, such as 83% linked to sexual contact or mention genomic analysis techniques, demonstrating deeper involvement.

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The discussions highlight the significant health impact of the outbreak, pointing to cross-border transmission and vulnerable populations, suggesting perceived high relevance.

Abstract in brief

  • In September 2023, a significant mpox outbreak began in South Kivu, DRC, quickly spreading to other regions and countries, prompting extensive epidemiological and genomic research.
  • A total of 670 cases were reported at Kamituga General Referral Hospital, with over 83% linked to sexual interactions; the outbreak saw fatalities and impacted pregnant women, highlighting severe health outcomes.
  • Phylogenetic analysis indicated sustained human-to-human transmission without clear links between specific locations, underscoring the importance of cross-border collaboration and targeted health education, especially for vulnerable groups like sex workers.
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Greg Folkers
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Nature Med: Epidemiological and genomic evolution of the ongoing outbreak of clade Ib mpox virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Leandre Murhula Masirika, @MarionKoopmans et al https://t.co/CotkKkTgbh https://t.co/IDKx0XgNhf

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Epidemiological and genomic evolution of the ongoing outbreak of clade Ib mpox virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nature Medicine https://t.co/W6mB1oXv2G

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Shicheng Guo
@ShihchengGuo · X

Mpox outbreak in S. Kivu (DRC) from Sept 2023 to June 2024 traced via 67 genomic analyses and exposure data. Key: epidemiology & genetics. #MpoxAlert PMID:39933565, Nat Med 2025, @NatureMedicine https://t.co/h47LuSuBT7

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Mugen UJIIE (氏家 無限)
@carpe_diem0820 · X

Epidemiological and genomic evolution of the ongoing outbreak of clade Ib mpox virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo 2023年9月、コンゴ民主共和国（DRC）の南キブ州でエムポックスのアウトブレイクが発生し、他地域や国外へ拡大した。 https://t.co/kgiEFEWged

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Gerard Hough
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Epidemiological and genomic evolution of the ongoing outbreak of clade Ib mpox virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo These data suggest rapid spread mostly through sexual contact within densely populated areas. https://t.co/6AzzowASIV https://t.co/TFbFYrGHDE

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immortal_kris
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Epidemiological and genomic evolution of the ongoing outbreak of clade Ib mpox virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo https://t.co/6hxjfaS99H #Clinicore #MedicalAdvances

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Mpox outbreak in S. Kivu (DRC) from Sept 2023 to June 2024 traced via 67 genomic analyses and exposure data. Key: epidemiology & genetics. #MpoxAlert PMID:39933565, Nat Med 2025, @NatureMedicine https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-025-03582-1

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Epidemiological and genomic evolution of the ongoing outbreak of clade Ib mpox virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo These data suggest rapid spread mostly through sexual contact within densely populated areas. https://t.co/6AzzowASIV https://t.co/TFbFYrGHDE

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Shicheng Guo
@ShihchengGuo · X

Mpox outbreak in S. Kivu (DRC) from Sept 2023 to June 2024 traced via 67 genomic analyses and exposure data. Key: epidemiology & genetics. #MpoxAlert PMID:39933565, Nat Med 2025, @NatureMedicine https://t.co/h47LuSuBT7

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Global Health Observ
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Epidemiological and genomic evolution of the ongoing outbreak of clade Ib mpox virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nature Medicine https://t.co/W6mB1oXv2G

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Lucia Ruggiero
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yutaka4848
@harmonic-osc.bsky.social · Bluesky

1, DOI: 10.1038/s41591-025-03582-1 DRCにおけるMpox クレード1b 流行の分析では、症例の83%が性労働に関連し、感染した妊婦14人中8人が流産した また、期間中の医療従事者の感染は3人だった 2, ニューヨーク州でMpox クレード1b 初症例を確認 東アフリカに直接の量歴がある患者で、米国内では4例目 www.cidrap.umn.edu/mpox/clade-1...

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Mugen UJIIE (氏家 無限)
@carpe_diem0820 · X

Epidemiological and genomic evolution of the ongoing outbreak of clade Ib mpox virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo 2023年9月、コンゴ民主共和国（DRC）の南キブ州でエムポックスのアウトブレイクが発生し、他地域や国外へ拡大した。 https://t.co/kgiEFEWged

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Greg Folkers
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Nature Med: Epidemiological and genomic evolution of the ongoing outbreak of clade Ib mpox virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Leandre Murhula Masirika, @MarionKoopmans et al https://t.co/CotkKkTgbh https://t.co/IDKx0XgNhf

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immortal_kris
@Clinicore70471 · X

Epidemiological and genomic evolution of the ongoing outbreak of clade Ib mpox virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo https://t.co/6hxjfaS99H #Clinicore #MedicalAdvances

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