Public health and clinical response to an mpox outbreak in Slovenia: case study, 2022-2023.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The emergence of mpox outbreaks in non-endemic areas, characterised by human-to-human transmission and unique clinical presentations, poses challenges in containment efforts. This study aimed to analyse the 2022 outbreak in Slovenia and characterise the country's response to the outbreak.

Methods

A retrospective, observational study analysed all confirmed mpox cases in Slovenia between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2023 and specific public health measures and responses in the country to contain the mpox outbreak. Data were collected from clinical facilities, public health institutions and civil society organisations and analysed accordingly.

Results

Of 149 suspected cases tested, 49 were confirmed, all cisgender men, predominantly men who have sex with men

SUBMITTER: Cesljarac D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12421108 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature