![]() Top of Page Monkeypox in children and adolescents ![]() Historically, monkeypox has been documented in children and adolescents living in endemic regions. Once illness occurs, the clinical presentation is expected to be similar to that in adults. However, it is not known whether children are more susceptible to monkeypox than adults or whether clinical outcomes differ from those in adults. ![]() Monkeypox can spread through contact with the fluids (e.g., lesion exudates and respiratory secretions) of people or animals with monkeypox or through contact with fomites (e.g., shared clothing, towels, toiletries, and bedding). Monkeypox also can be transmitted to the fetus during pregnancy or to the newborn by close contact during and after birth. While data about monkeypox in children are limited, there is evidence from patients infected with Clade I of Monkeypox virus that the disease is more likely to be severe in children under 8 years of age. CUTEBABY CHILD GIRL TAKING BATH SKINĪdditionally, anyone with immunocompromising conditions or certain skin conditions, such as eczema, is at risk of severe monkeypox disease. The 2022 Multinational Monkeypox Outbreak is caused by the Clade IIb virus, which typically causes less severe disease than Clade I. Data on potential complications of infections with Clade II in children are lacking. Rarely, monkeypox can result in complications including encephalitis, cellulitis, pneumonia, sepsis, abscess, airway obstruction due to severe lymphadenopathy, keratitis, and corneal scarring. CUTEBABY CHILD GIRL TAKING BATH UPDATEĬDC continues to monitor for these outcomes and will update this considerations document as more information becomes available. Similar to infections in adults, the most common sign of monkeypox in children and adolescents is a rash that progresses from maculopapular lesions to vesicles, pustules, and finally scabs. Before the 2022 Multinational Monkeypox Outbreak, fever and lymphadenopathy were commonly associated with monkeypox however, during the current outbreak, these have not always occurred. Other symptoms may include fatigue and headache. Difficulty swallowing or cough may occur when oropharyngeal lesions are present.
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