Epidemiology and phylogenomic characterisation of two distinct mpox outbreaks in Kinshasa, DR Congo, involving a new subclade Ia lineage: a retrospective, observational study

By afschroeder • July 6, 2025

Wawina-Bokalanga T, Merritt S, Kinganda-Lusamaki E, Jansen D, Halbrook M, O'Toole Á, Pukuta-Simbu E, Hasivirwe Vakaniaki E, Ola-Mpumbe R, Kwete-Mbokama P, Akil-Bandali P, Kacita C, Ponga-Museme A, Mapenzi-Kashali N, Amuri-Aziza A, Tshiani-Mbaya O, Paku-Tshambu P, Dantas PHLF, De Block T, Lokilo-Lofiko E, Muswamba-Kayembe C, Makangara-Cigolo JC, Luakanda-Ndelemo G, Kelvin DJ, Pratt C, Ayouba A, Tessema S, Mauro Rezende A, Hensley LE, Delaporte E, Mwamba D, Subissi L, Liesenborghs L, Hoff NA, Peeters M, Low N, Ahuka-Mundeke S, Muyembe-Tamfum JJ, Rimoin AW, Kindrachuk J, Vercauteren K, Rambaut A, Mbala-Kingebeni P. Epidemiology and phylogenomic characterisation of two distinct mpox outbreaks in Kinshasa, DR Congo, involving a new subclade Ia lineage: a retrospective, observational study. Lancet. 2025 Jul 5;406(10498):63-75. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(25)00294-6. PMID: 40617661.

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