When mpox is not mpox: varicella and measles in DR Congo

Levi Bugwaja; Nathan Banzi; Trust Faraja Mukika; Patrick Kazuba Bugale; Patrick Musole Bugeme; Emmanuel Biragi Nzenze; Heshima Lajeri Nzirimo; Salomon Mashupe Shangula; Justin Bengehya; Willy Kasi; Krutika Kuppalli; Camille Escadafal; Daniel Mukadi-Bamuleka; Jackie Knee; Jules Jackson; Elizabeth C Lee; Andrew S. Azman; Espoir Bwenge Malembaka

doi:10.1016/s1473-3099(26)00170-2

When mpox is not mpox: varicella and measles in DR Congo

The Lancet Infectious Diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Levi Bugwaja, Nathan Banzi, Trust Faraja Mukika, Patrick Kazuba Bugale, Patrick Musole Bugeme, Emmanuel Biragi Nzenze, Heshima Lajeri Nzirimo, Salomon Mashupe Shangula, Justin Bengehya, Willy Kasi, Krutika Kuppalli, Camille Escadafal

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Daniel Mukadi-Bamuleka, Jackie Knee, Jules Jackson, Elizabeth C Lee, Andrew S. Azman, Espoir Bwenge Malembaka

DOI: 10.1016/s1473-3099(26)00170-2

Cited by: 2

References: 5

Fields of Study & Subjects

Poxvirus research and outbreaks Virology and Viral Diseases Immune responses and vaccinations

Publication details

Journal / source: The Lancet Infectious Diseases
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Volume: 26
Issue: 5
Pages: e209–e210
Publication date: 8 April 2026
Language: EN

References 5