Live map shows virus infection cases
The pandemic situation in Germany has only just begun to normalize, in many places you hardly see people with masks and Corona certainly not every bit of everyday life anymore. This is when cases of another infectious disease appear for the first time. A map provides an overview of the spread of monkeypox around the world.
Monkeypox: Map shows spread of infection
Monkeypox has reached Germany. As the Bundeswehr had announced, a first case in a Munich hospital proven beyond a doubt (Source: Editorial network Germany/RND). Cases of the smallpox variant have increased in European countries in recent weeks and days, starting with a few cases in the UK. Almost 50 cases are now known in Germany.
Previously, cases of the disease in humans occurred mainly in West and Central Africa. It was first detected in monkeys, but is believed to come from rodents. Of the current increase is attracting the attention of experts. Symptoms include fever, severe headache and back pain, and a smallpox rash that spreads from the face to the body. According to experts, the course is usually mild in humans (source: t-online).
Based on current data from the Global Health Initiative, in which epidemiologists from the renowned Oxford University are involved, among others, the IT expert Antonio Camaria now has one live map of worldwide cases created – you can find the map as shown in the screenshot under the “MonkeyPox” tab:
According to the data, the spread is currently strongest in Portugal and Spain. However, the pathogen has already arrived in many countries in Western Europe as well as in the USA, Canada and Australia.
Monkeypox: Classic smallpox vaccination could be effective
As with Corona, the so-called monkeypox is a viral infection. Of the However, the pathogen has been known for decades. A common smallpox vaccination should protect against the infection. According to Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, more than 200,000 doses of a new vaccine have already been ordered (source: daily News).
There are different theories about the increasing number of cases worldwide. For example, monkeypox could fill the gap left by the eradication of smallpox. These have been considered defeated since the 1980s. However, the current cases could also be related to fewer vaccinations against smallpox, since these are considered to be eradicated. Our colleagues at have more information on monkeypox t-online here compiled.
A notice: The information in this article is not a substitute for professional advice or treatment from trained and recognized physicians. You should never independently diagnose or initiate treatment based on this information.
