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Progression of human monkeypox infection despite tecovirimat in an immunocompromised adult.

Fabian DammannMohammed RajaJose Fernando Camargo
Published in: Transplant infectious disease : an official journal of the Transplantation Society (2023)
We report a case of an immunocompromised man with monkeypox who experienced disease progression despite timely initiation of tecovirimat and ultimately required utilization of cidofovir and VIGIV for treatment. In immunocompromised patients, monkeypox might present with a more severe course of disease requiring consideration of alternative treatment strategies.
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