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An outbreak of human monkeypox has been reported in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In the first week of February 2016, 51 new cases were identified in Aketi territory, Bas-Uele district. Of those, 13 were from Bombongola, 15 from Aboso and 21 from 12 other areas.
Since the outbreak began, 195 cases and 8 deaths have been recorded.
(Via Radio Okapi (in French) - accessed 10/02/16)
Monkeypox virus infection is a low risk for most travellers as it occurs most commonly in remote, rural, rainforest villages. Monkeypox is a sporadic zoonotic infection similar to modified smallpox and is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal or by handling the animal’s blood, body fluids or lesions.
Animals include monkeys, squirrels, rats, mice and rabbits. Infection can also be transmitted by close contact with an infected person via respiratory droplets. There is no specific treatment and prevention is by avoiding contact with infected animals and individuals.
