Mpox's hidden toll on eyes revealed in new congo study

NCT ID NCT06579885

First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at 320 people with mpox to see what eye problems the virus can cause. Researchers checked for signs like vision loss, eye pain, and damage to different parts of the eye. The goal was to understand how often these complications happen, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kamituga General Hospital

    Kamituga, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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