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Isolated monkeypox proctitis among men who have sex with men

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The data supporting the results of this study are not openly available due to reasons of sensitivity and are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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  1. Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy

    Elena Bruzzesi, Angelo Roberto Raccagni, Caterina Candela, Antonella Castagna, Silvia Nozza & Andrea Marco Tamburini

  2. Clinical Microbiology, Virology and Bioemergency Diagnostics, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Luigi Sacco Hospital, Milan, Italy

    Davide Mileto

  3. Infectious Diseases Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy

    Diana Canetti & Antonella Castagna

  4. Gastrointestinal Surgery Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy

    Andrea Marco Tamburini

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EB, AMT and SN visited the individuals and contributed to writing the article. ARR, DC and CC visited the individuals, contributed to data collection and the reviewing of the article. AC coordinated clinical activities and contributed to the reviewing of the article. DM coordinated virologic activities and performed PCR tests for MPX. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

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Bruzzesi, E., Raccagni, A.R., Mileto, D. et al. Isolated monkeypox proctitis among men who have sex with men. Infection 51, 1597–1598 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-023-02051-6

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