Mpox
10 Active OutbreaksMpox (formerly called monkeypox) is a viral disease that causes a painful rash, swollen lymph nodes, and flu-like symptoms. While endemic in Central and West Africa, it spread globally in 2022, prompting a public health emergency declaration.
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What is Mpox?
Mpox is caused by the mpox virus, related to the smallpox virus but generally less severe. The 2022-2023 global outbreak primarily affected men who have sex with men, though anyone can get mpox through close contact. A vaccine (JYNNEOS) is available for high-risk individuals.
Symptoms
- Painful rash with fluid-filled blisters
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Fever and chills
- Headache and muscle aches
- Back pain
- Exhaustion
- Respiratory symptoms
- Rectal pain (if lesions present)
Transmission
Spreads through direct contact with mpox rash, scabs, or body fluids; respiratory secretions during prolonged close contact; contaminated items; sexual/intimate contact
Contagious Period: From symptom onset until rash fully healed (2-4 weeks)
Prevention
- JYNNEOS vaccine for high-risk individuals
- Avoid close contact with infected people
- Practice safer sex during outbreaks
- Don't share bedding, towels, or clothing
- Frequent handwashing
- PPE when caring for infected individuals
- Isolate if infected until fully healed
Active Outbreaks & Recent Cases
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Mpox cases confirmed: Officials urge prevention as infections rise
Wisconsin health officials are urging people at higher risk to consider vaccinations and watch for symptoms.
(FOX 9) - Health officials are urging Wisconsin residents to stay alert after the first mpox cases of 2026 were confirmed in southeastern and northern regions of the state.
Mpox cases increase spark statewide prevention push
What we know:
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) says mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is rare but can be serious, spreading through close face-to
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Mpox Suspected in Sudan Amid Displacement, Collapsed Healthcare
This event envelope contains reports on mpox in Sudan.
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Mpox, Colombia
This event envelope contains reports on mpox in Colombia. Colombia detected its first mpox subclade 1b case in April 2026.
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Mpox Spreads in Angola, Community Transmission a Concern
Angola is experiencing a nascent but expanding mpox outbreak concentrated in the DRC-bordering provinces of Cabinda and Uíge, with 13 confirmed cases representing the country's entire known disease history since its first detection in late 2024. The emergence of cases without travel history in Cabinda raises concern that local transmission chains are becoming established, while limited diagnostic capacity and constrained vaccine supply complicate containment. The situation warrants close monitoring given the proximity to the ongoing large-scale clade Ib outbreak in the DRC and Angola's structurally vulnerable border geography.
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Mpox Reaches Mauritius: Imported Cases Confirmed After Madagascar Travel
This event envelope contains reports on mpox in Mauritius.
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First clade I mpox case confirmed in Connecticut after patient traveled to Western Europe
Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Neishewat discusses the CDC confirming the first U.S. case of a new mpox strain on 'Fox Report.'
A case of clade I mpox -- a more virulent version of the virus that causes monkeypox, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- has been confirmed in the U.S., as global health officials also monitor newly reported hantavirus cases in Europe.
The Connecticut Department of Public Health (CDPH) said Wednesday that the state's first identified
Mpox Cases Linked to Mong Kok Venue in Hong Kong
This event envelope contains reports on mpox in Hong Kong.
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New, more transmissible Mpox variant detected in Sindh, southern Punjab
Sindh reports over two dozen suspected and confirmed mpox cases
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Clade 1b strain first reported in Congo.
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Strain being closely globally due to high spreadability.
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Health experts say clade 1b differs from previous strains.
Federal and provincial health authorities have confirmed the presence of the mpox clade 1b variant in Sindh and southern Punjab, which is reportedly a more transmissible and potentially severe strain, The News reported.
Officials, citing laboratory findings, said genet
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Scientists charged with smuggling deactivated mpox into US on plane
Two scientists with a U.S. government lab were charged with smuggling vials of a deactivated version of a deadly virus into the country from Africa on a "packed" Delta Air Lines flight, federal prosecutors said.
Vincent Munster, 53, and Claude Kwe, 38, both researchers with the National Institutes of Health at the Rocky Mountain Laboratory in Montana, are charged with conspiracy to smuggle mpox, formerly monkeypox, into the United States and lying to law enforcement, according to a criminal comp
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Mpox, Réunion
Réunion is experiencing low-level but sustained mpox clade Ib activity in 2026, driven by repeated importations from Madagascar and intermittent secondary autochthonous (local) transmission. The presence of clade Ib, previously unreported in French territory, distinguishes this situation from France's 2022 clade IIb epidemic and warrants heightened vigilance.
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Disease information on Virus Watcher is reviewed by our Chief Epidemiologist, a former CDC lead analyst for FluSight forecasting. Outbreak data is aggregated from verified sources including BEACON, ProMED, WHO, CDC, and 50+ national health agencies. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-19
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