# Clinical and Epidemiologic Characteristics of Mpox Cases, Dominican Republic, July 2022–February 2023

## TL;DR

This study analyzed mpox cases in the Dominican Republic from July 2022 to February 2023, finding notable differences in transmission patterns compared to global trends.

## Contribution

The study highlights unique transmission characteristics of mpox in the Dominican Republic, emphasizing the need for tailored public health strategies.

## Key findings

- Mpox was confirmed in 32.4% of suspected cases involving women.
- 22.5% of confirmed cases were children under 10 years of age.
- Transmission patterns differed from global trends, suggesting localized dynamics.

## Abstract

During July 2022–February 2023, mpox was confirmed in 71 of 283 suspected cases in the Dominican Republic; 32.4% of patients were women, and 22.5% children <10 years of age. We found differences in transmission compared with global trends, emphasizing the need for continued surveillance, diagnostics, and public health interventions.