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Mpox (Monkeypox) Monkeypox virus (clade I, II)

Mpox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and other animals. Symptoms include a rash that forms blisters and then crusts over, as well as fever and swollen lymph nodes. The illness is usually mild, and most infected individuals recover within a few weeks without treatment. The time from exposure to the onset of symptoms ranges from three to seventeen days, and symptoms typically last from two to four weeks. However, cases may be severe, especially in children, pregnant women, or people with suppressed immune systems.

121WHO outbreaks
81,614Cases reported
4048Deaths
10Countries affected

Countries with active outbreaks

  • Democratic Republic of the Congo — 12 events, 8,249 cases, 891 deaths
  • United Kingdom — 9 events, 6,350 cases
  • Italy — 9 events, 24 cases
  • Republic of the Congo — 8 events, 7,513 cases, 720 deaths
  • Nigeria — 8 events, 7,248 cases, 66 deaths
  • Cameroon — 6 events, 7,345 cases, 720 deaths
  • Ireland — 5 events, 6,258 cases
  • United States — 4 events, 7,509 cases, 72 deaths
  • Singapore — 4 events, 6,315 cases
  • Rwanda — 3 events, 308 cases, 654 deaths

Recent events

  • 2026-02-14T19:00:00Z · United Kingdom — Mpox: recombinant virus with genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb – Global situation · 34 cases
  • 2026-02-14T19:00:00Z · India — Mpox: recombinant virus with genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb – Global situation · 34 cases
  • 2026-02-14T19:00:00Z · Ireland — Mpox: recombinant virus with genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb – Global situation · 34 cases
  • 2025-12-05T19:00:00Z · Italy — Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation · 24 cases
  • 2025-12-05T19:00:00Z · Malaysia — Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation · 24 cases
  • 2025-12-05T19:00:00Z · Netherlands — Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation · 24 cases
  • 2025-12-05T19:00:00Z · Portugal — Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation · 24 cases
  • 2025-12-05T19:00:00Z · Spain — Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation · 24 cases

Frequently asked questions

What is Mpox (Monkeypox)?

Mpox (Monkeypox) is an infectious disease caused by Monkeypox virus (clade I, II). Mpox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and other animals. Symptoms include a rash that forms blisters and then crusts over, as well as fever and swollen lymph nodes. The illness is usually mild, and most infected individuals recover within a few weeks without treatment. The time from exposure to the onset of symptoms ranges from three to seventeen days, and symptoms typically

How is Mpox (Monkeypox) transmitted?

The main transmission routes of Mpox (Monkeypox) are: close contact, sexual, zoonotic (rodents, primates).

Where is Mpox (Monkeypox) endemic?

Mpox (Monkeypox) is endemic in the following regions: Africa endemic, Global since 2022.

What is the case fatality rate of Mpox (Monkeypox)?

The typical case fatality rate (CFR) of Mpox (Monkeypox) is 1–10 (clade I higher)%.

How many active Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreaks worldwide?

Currently 121 active WHO outbreaks reported, with 81614 cases and 4048 deaths in the surveillance window.

Official sources

Observium aggregates real-time data from authoritative sources: WHO Disease Outbreak News, CDC NNDSS, ECDC, Europe PMC, Italian Ministry of Health, ISS, UKHSA, RIVM, RKI, BAG, ISCIII, NICD, and 20+ national sources plus Google News.

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