Table 1.
Summary of characteristics of the suspect monkeypox cases among healthcare workers in Tshuapa, DRC, 2010–2014.
| Total (n = 14) | Confirmed MPX Casea (n = 7) | Confirmed VZV Casea (n = 3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Age (n = 12) | |||
| 30-39 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| 40-49 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 50+ | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Vaccination scar present (n = 12) | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Exposure to a suspect caseb | |||
| Contact at work | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Contact with family or friend | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Lived with the patient | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Shared a bed with the patient | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Animal exposureb | |||
| Bushmeat contact | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Rodents in the home | 3 | 1 | 0 |
a
Case 4 was confirmed with both MPXV and VZV infections; thus, Case 4 contributed to the counts noted for both columns.
b
Potential human and zoonotic exposures (not mutually exclusive) in the three weeks prior to symptom onset.