A large multi-country outbreak of monkeypox across 41 countries in the WHO European Region, 7 March to 23 August 2022

Published on 8 September 2022 Updated on 11 August 2026

Following the report of a non-travel-associated cluster of monkeypox cases by the United Kingdom in May 2022, 41 countries across the WHO European Region have reported 21,098 cases and two deaths by 23 August 2022. Nowcasting suggests a plateauing in case notifications. Most cases (97%) are MSM, with atypical rash-illness presentation. Spread is mainly through close contact during sexual activities. Few cases are reported among women and children. Targeted interventions of at-risk groups are needed to stop further transmission.

Author(s): Vaughan Aisling M, Cenciarelli Orlando, Colombe Soledad, Alves de Sousa Luís, Fischer Natalie, Gossner Celine M, Pires Jeff, Scardina Giuditta, Aspelund Gudrun, Avercenko Margarita, Bengtsson Sara, Blomquist Paula, Caraglia Anna, Chazelle Emilie, Cohen Orna, Diaz Asuncion, Dillon Christina, Dontsenko Irina, Kotkavaara Katja, Fafangel Mario, Ferraro Federica, Firth Richard, Fonager Jannik, Frank Christina, Carrasco Mireia G, Gkolfinopoulou Kassiani, Grenersen Marte Petrikke, Guzmán Herrador Bernardo R, Henczkó Judit, Hoornenborg Elske, Igoe Derval, Ilic Maja, Jansen Klaus, Janță Denisa-Georgiana, Johansen Tone Bjordal, Kasradze Ana, Koch Anders, Kyncl Jan, Martins João Vieira, McAuley Andrew, Mellou Kassiani, Molnár Zsuzsanna, Mor Zohar, Mossong Joël, Novacek Alina, Orlikova Hana, Pem Novosel Iva, Rossi Maria K, Sadkowska-Todys Malgorzata, Sawyer Clare, Schmid Daniela, Sîrbu Anca, Sondén Klara, Tarantola Arnaud, Tavares Margarida, Thordardottir Marianna, Ucakar Veronika, Van Ewijk Catharina, Varjas Juta, Vergison Anne, Vivancos Roberto, Zakrzewska Karolina, Pebody Richard, Haussig Joana M

Publishing year: 2022

Pages: 2-10

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