A study found that DNA from the mpox virus can be detected in different parts of the body up to four weeks after symptom onset. Researchers analyzed samples from 64 men with mpox infection, finding variations in viral DNA persistence based on the sample’s location. The study, part of multiple projects by the Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium, aimed to answer questions about viral shedding. The findings highlight the need for further research to determine the period of infectiousness. The study also emphasized the importance of gathering clinical samples for diagnosis and understanding the virus.
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Study finds mpox DNA can persist in the body for up to four weeks
