ABVC Disease Alert Issue No. 18 | Mpox Clade Ib in Germany

Event Description

On October 22, 2024, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in Germany announced a confirmed case of mpox Clade Ib in the country. This marks the second confirmed detection of Clade Ib in Europe. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) due to ongoing mpox outbreaks in several African countries on August 14, 2024.

Epidemiological Information

Germany has reported its first case of the new mpox variant, known as clade Ib, which was identified by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) on October 18. The case involves a 33-year-old man who was hospitalized after traveling to an East African country and was isolated on October 12. The RKI stated