MPox virus: an unusual aetiology of peritonitis

We describe a rare case of severe disseminated monkeypox (MPox) virus infection complicated by peritonitis in a 44-year-old man living with well-controlled HIV. The patient was successfully treated with tecovirimat without requiring surgery. MPox should be considered in the differential diagnosis of non-bacterial peritonitis in patients at risk of infection.

Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - May 17, 2023 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Courdurie, A., Buscot, M., Gonfrier, G., Courjon, J., Oncioiu, C., Demonchy, E., Carles, M. Tags: Case reports Source Type: research