MPOX alarm in Brandenburg: Mann with monkey rock infected!

MPOX alarm in Brandenburg: Mann with monkey rock infected!

Brandenburg an der Havel, Deutschland - In Brandenburg an der Havel, an infection with the MPOX virus causes a stir. A case was reported in the city for the first time in three years two weeks ago. A man is affected in their early 30s, who has been infected with the “Klade II” version currently circulating in Germany. It is located in domestic quarantine, monitored by the health department. Several people who were in contact with him are also in quarantine as a precaution in order to check the possible spread of the virus. According to Maz-online.de The infection became known in the 25th calendar week in mid-June.

The situation is anything but harmless. A total of seven MPOX cases were registered in Brandenburg by the end of June 2023. Throughout Germany, there was an increase to a total of 232 reported cases by May 12th in the first half of 2023. For comparison: throughout 2022, Germany experienced a major outbreak with 3,672 cases. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) estimates the risk to the broad population as low, but mindfulness is required. Because MPOX is mainly transferred through close physical contact, especially during sex.

What is MPOX?

mpox, formerly also known as monkeys, is caused by a virus that is native to Western and Central Africa and belongs to the same family as the small virus. Vaccination campaigns ensured that the smallpox exterminated and also offer protection against MPOX. Currently, the Federal Ministry of Health that infected persons should go into isolation until their skin lesions are completely healed and avoid close contact with other people. This isolation also includes special precautions for sexual contacts and dealing with vulnerable groups.

recommendations and vaccination

The WHO has classified MPOX as a "health emergency of international scope". In particular, risky groups, such as men with same -sex sexual contacts or transgender people with several male partners, are encouraged for vaccination. The Who> also recommended vaccinations for healthcare staff and members of teams Combating outbreak. These should be made accessible through clinics for sexual health, HIV centers or pharmacies.