Abstract
Background
The emerging 2022 human monkeypox (MPX) virus outbreak has presented with unique disease
manifestations challenging prior case definitions.
Case Report
We present a case of a 42-year-old transgender woman with human immunodeficiency virus
controlled on antiretroviral therapy, presenting with sore throat, who, after three
emergency department visits, was found to have acute tonsillitis complicated by airway
obstruction secondary to MPX. Why Should an Emergency Physician Be Aware of This?
Sore throat is a common presentation to the emergency department. MPX should be placed
on the list of differential diagnoses when evaluating patients who present with pharyngitis
to avoid complications or a missed diagnosis.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: December 26, 2022
Accepted:
December 13,
2022
Received in revised form:
October 24,
2022
Received:
October 16,
2022
Publication stage
In Press Uncorrected ProofIdentification
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