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Monkeypox Outbreak: State Details

Monkeypox virus disease outbreak in Pool Department, Congo: case counts, deaths, and statistics

Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal.

How do people in Pool Department get monkeypox?

Monkeypox is primarily spread through contact with the blood, bodily fluids, or skin of infected animals, such as rodents or primates. It can also be spread through close contact with an infected person. This can include contact with an infected person's skin, especially if the person is experiencing a rash, or contact with an infected person's respiratory secretions, such as saliva, mucus, or semen. In addition, monkeypox can be spread through contact with objects that have been contaminated with the virus, such as bedding or clothing.

Monkeypox is not as contagious as smallpox and is not as easily spread from person to person. However, the risk of infection is increased among people who live in or have recently traveled to areas where monkeypox is known to occur and among people who have had close contact with an infected person or animal.

It's also important to note that people who have been vaccinated against smallpox are at a lower risk of getting monkey pox.

This page shows data for the monkeypox disease outbreak currently taking place in Congo. This outbreak is part of the larger outbreak taking place in Africa, specifically in Middle Africa.

This page shows data for the monkeypox cases currently detected in Pool Department, located in Congo. This outbreak is part of the larger outbreak taking place in Africa, specifically in Middle Africa.

Pool Department-level data

At present, we do not have data specific to Pool Department monkeypox cases or deaths. However, we do have Congo-level data, which is presented below.

Congo-level data

Based on the most recent reports available from the government in Brazzaville, health authorities in Congo have reported 0 new monkeypox cases and 0 new monkeypox deaths. The people of Congo have experienced 17 total monkeypox cases since the start of the outbreak.

You can use the charts on this page to explore the spread of Monkeypox in Congo. Lastly, you can see how the Congo Monkeypox situation compares with the situation globally on the MonkeypoxTracker homepage.

Congo: Total Monkeypox Cases

Congo: Monkeypox Cases per Million

Congo: Monkeypox Deaths

Source: OurWorldInData. Last update: Wed Sep 27 2023