Reemergence of Clade IIb-Associated Mpox, Germany, July-December 2023

Emerg Infect Dis. 2024 Jul;30(7):1416-1419. doi: 10.3201/eid3007.240092.

Abstract

In July 2023, clade IIb-associated mpox reemerged in Germany at low levels, mainly affecting men who have sex with men. We report a representative case and phylogeny of available genome sequences. Our findings underscore the need for standardized surveillance and indication-based vaccination to limit transmission and help prevent endemicity.

Keywords: Germany; MPXV; Mpox; dermatology; epidemiology; genomic surveillance; monkeypox virus; sexually transmitted infections; surveillance; vaccination; viruses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Communicable Diseases, Emerging / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Germany / epidemiology
  • Homosexuality, Male
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mpox (monkeypox)
  • Phylogeny*