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Mpox virus (MPV) asymptomatic transmission study during the outbreak in 2022

  • Funded by Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)
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Grant number: 52088

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Key facts

  • Disease

    mpox

  • Start & end year

    2023

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $27,391.67

  • Funder

    Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)

  • Principal Investigator

    Abteilung Übertragbare Krankheiten Sekretariat der

  • Research Location

    Switzerland

  • Lead Research Institution

    N/A

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Epidemiological studies

  • Research Subcategory

    Disease transmission dynamics

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Unspecified

  • Vulnerable Population

    Unspecified

  • Occupations of Interest

    Unspecified

  • Mpox Research Priorities

    N/A

  • Mpox Research Sub Priorities

    N/A

Abstract

Since May 2022, a global outbreak of monkeypox virus (MPV) has been observed. Unlike previous outbreaks, the transmission chain appears to be continuing among people, particularly men who have sex with men (MSM). One hypothesis for this ongoing transmission is that, contrary to previous assumptions, asymptomatic carriers of the virus exist. These individuals could be driving these transmission chains. The University of Zurich therefore aims to investigate asymptomatic MSM who are at risk for MPV infection. The study results can contribute to improving strategies for containing the virus: Identifying asymptomatic carriers will allow for adjustments to testing recommendations.