We report a case of progressive, severe mpox virus (MPXV) infection in a patient with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) despite a standard course of tecovirimat. He significantly improved after administration of intravenous vaccinia immune globulin (VIGIV) highlighting its use as an adjunct for severe disease in immunocompromised hosts.
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