Mpox [Epidemiological Update]

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This webpage provides an update on mpox, a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It describes how the disease spreads from animals to humans and between people, mainly through close contact. Symptoms include fever, rash, and muscle aches. Most cases are mild but can be severe in young children or immunocompromised individuals. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has seen a rise in cases with a new variant since November 2023. Vaccination offers protection, and infected individuals should isolate until fully healed to prevent spreading the virus further.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Families & Children; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Africa; Disease Outbreaks; Epidemiology; Monkeypox virus; Vaccination; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Zoonoses; Mpox (monkeypox)

Institutions: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)

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