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World J Clin Cases. Sep 6, 2023; 11(25): 6025-6030
Published online Sep 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i25.6025
Monkeypox presenting as a chancre-like rash: A case report
Wei-Fang Zhu, Shu-Juan Song, Lin-Wei Wei, Jian-Jun Qiao
Wei-Fang Zhu, Lin-Wei Wei, Jian-Jun Qiao, Division of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China
Shu-Juan Song, Hangzhou Center of Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou Center of Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Zhu WF, Song SJ, and Wei LW contributed to manuscript writing and editing and data collection; Qiao JJ contributed to conceptualization and supervision; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jian-Jun Qiao, MD, PhD, Doctor, Division of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China. qiaojianjun@zju.edu.cn
Received: July 14, 2023
Peer-review started: July 14, 2023
First decision: August 2, 2023
Revised: August 4, 2023
Accepted: August 9, 2023
Article in press: August 9, 2023
Published online: September 6, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: We reported an indigenous case of monkeypox transmitted by male-male sexual activity, suggesting the beginning of community transmission of monkeypox in the mainland of China. Monkeypox presenting as genital ulcers is easily misdiagnosed as chancre or other skin diseases. Clinicians should improve the awareness of monkeypox to avoid possible misdiagnosis and prevent the spread of monkeypox in the community.