Monkeypox in Germany: Live map shows known virus 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. The first cases of another virus are spreading in many countries for the first time – including in Germany. A map now provides an overview of the spread of monkeypox.
Monkeypox: Map shows spread of disease
Monkeypox has reached Germany. A first case had been proven beyond a doubt in a Munich hospital, as announced by the Bundeswehr (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.
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.
No specific vaccine for monkeypox is available
As with Corona, the so-called monkeypox is a viral infection. Of the However, the pathogen has been known for decades. So far there is no specific vaccine against monkeypox, but a common smallpox vaccination is said to provide good protection against the infection.
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.
