At a glance
In May 2022, an outbreak of Mpox was identified in Europe and North America. This multi-national outbreak affected individuals in nonendemic countries who had no travel history to West or Central Africa, where mpox primarily occurs.
About the Response
Mpox is a rare disease caused by infection with the mpox virus. It is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox.
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The agency has:
- advised state, tribal, local, and territorial health departments on contact tracing and responding to identified cases;
- conducted genetic sequencing on positive specimens to track any changes to the virus and identify potential variants that might spread more easily or respond differently to treatments
- distributed detailed information on mpox to clinicians
- collaborated with partners to better understand the outbreak and inform response efforts
- provided information and raised awareness to the current situation among partners, disproportionately affected communities, and the public
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Office of Readiness and Response