Publications – JUA KIVU

New Publication: Uncovering Hidden Mpox Transmission Routes in South Kivu, DRC

A new study published in Nature Communications sheds light on previously undetected transmission pathways of clade Ib Mpox in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. The research highlights significant transmission among sex workers and within household settings—critical insights for designing more...

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

March 20, 2025
Jeroen Pouwels
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We describe the epidemiological and genomic evolution of the mpox outbreak between September 2023 and June 2024. The results suggest rapid spread mostly through sexual contact within densely populated areas. The spread to neighboring countries highlights the need for extended cross-border collaboration, health...