RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Auricular manifestation of Mpox (monkeypox)
JF BMJ Case Reports
JO BMJ Case Reports
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP e252931
DO 10.1136/bcr-2022-252931
VO 16
IS 1
A1 Williams, George
A1 Watters, Carolina
A1 Watson, Natalie
YR 2023
UL http://casereports.bmj.com/content/16/1/e252931.abstract
AB This case discusses a man in his 20s, referred to the ear, nose and throat department with a suspected ear lobe abscess. He presented with a 5-day history of worsening ear pain, fevers and localised papules. An in-depth history showed a relevant sexual health history and medical history. Initial investigations shone no light on the cause of the infection. A second presentation with further generalised symptoms, including further outbreaks of pustules, led to PCR testing, confirming the presence of mpox (monkeypox) virus. He was admitted to the infectious disease ward where he made a good recovery and was supported until discharge.