[Articles] Epidemiological and clinical features of mpox during the clade Ib outbreak in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a prospective cohort study

Clade Ib infections in Kamituga showed distinct clinical patterns compared with clade Ia outbreaks elsewhere in the country and the global clade IIb outbreak. In adults, the disease primarily affected the genito-urinary system, compatible with sexual transmission, whereas children mostly manifested extragenital lesions. These findings highlight the need for updated case definitions and targeted public health interventions to address evolving transmission dynamics and mitigate risks for vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and young children.