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Severe Mpox Proctitis Complicated by Bowel Obstruction
Saleh, Hasan , Ho, Bao Tieu, Call, Justin T., Plante, Marie M. , Metcalfe, Allie M., Graham, Charles G., Lewis, Michele D. , Ho, Bao T, Zaver, Himesh B. , Powers, Harry R , Lewis, Michele D , Ho, Bao T., Call, Justin T. , Powers, Harry R.
ACG Case Reports Journal | May 5, 2023 | Volume: 10 | Issue: 5 | Pages: e01048
ABSTRACT Mpox is a rare infection caused by the zoonotic orthopoxvirus. We present the case of a 44-year-old man with HIV and a history of kidney transplant who presented with mpox and developed proctitis-associated bowel obstruction, urinary retention, and eosinophilia. Our case highlights potential gastrointestinal manifestations of severe mpox infection.