Mpox (formerly named monkeypox) situation update

Epidemiological update

28 Feb 2023

The mpox (monkeypox) epidemiological updates have been discontinued.

Updates on mpox can be found in the resources below:

Joint ECDC-WHO Regional Office for Europe Mpox (monkeypox) Surveillance Bulletin
Every month in the Communicable Disease Threats Report

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Monkeypox virus

Mpox (Monkeypox)

The mpox (monkeypox) virus is transmitted to humans through a bite or direct contact with an infected animal’s blood, body fluids or cutaneous/mucosal lesions.