RESUMEN

We estimated the incubation period for mpox during an outbreak in Pereira, Colombia, using data from 11 confirmed cases. Mean incubation period was 7.1 (95% CI 4.9-9.9) days, consistent with previous outbreaks. Accurately estimating the incubation period provides insights into transmission dynamics, informing public health interventions and surveillance strategies.

Asunto(s)

Mpox , Masculino , Humanos , Colombia/epidemiología , Periodo de Incubación de Enfermedades Infecciosas , Brotes de Enfermedades , Salud Pública , Homosexualidad Masculina