How does mpox spread?

Mpox spreads through close, sustained physical contact with someone who has mpox, including intimate or sexual contact, hugging, kissing, or touching mpox lesions. It can also spread through respiratory secretions during prolonged face-to-face contact, touching contaminated materials (bedding, towels, clothing), and rarely from pregnant person to fetus.

What does the mpox rash look like?

Mpox rash progresses through stages: flat spots → raised bumps → fluid-filled blisters → pus-filled blisters → scabs. Lesions can be painful and may look like pimples, blisters, or syphilis sores. The 2022 outbreak often showed lesions concentrated on genital/anal areas, mouth, throat, or hands/feet. Rash lasts 2-4 weeks.

Who is at highest risk for mpox?

Higher risk groups include: men who have sex with men (especially those with multiple partners), people with HIV (particularly if CD4 count is low), people who've had close contact with someone with mpox, sex workers, and healthcare workers treating mpox patients without proper PPE.

Is there a vaccine for mpox?

Yes, the JYNNEOS vaccine is FDA-approved for mpox prevention. It's given as 2 doses, 4 weeks apart. The vaccine is recommended for people at high risk of exposure and can be given after known exposure to prevent or reduce severity.

Most people recover without specific treatment with supportive care. For severe cases or immunocompromised people, the antiviral tecovirimat (TPOXX) may be used. Isolation is required until all lesions have healed and new skin has formed (typically 2-4 weeks).

Where are mpox cases occurring now?

After the 2022 global outbreak peak, cases have significantly declined but continue worldwide. The virus remains endemic in parts of Africa where it regularly infects humans through contact with infected animals. Check the live outbreak data above for current mpox activity.

Maryland

Mpox in Maryland

Mpox (formerly called monkeypox) is a viral disease that causes a painful rash, swollen lymph nodes, and flu-like symptoms. While endemic in Central and West Africa, it spread globally in 2022, prompting a public health emergency declaration. Track Mpox activity and outbreaks specific to Maryland.

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¿Qué es Mpox?

Mpox is caused by the mpox virus, related to the smallpox virus but generally less severe. The 2022-2023 global outbreak primarily affected men who have sex with men, though anyone can get mpox through close contact. A vaccine (JYNNEOS) is available for high-risk individuals.

Síntomas

Painful rash with fluid-filled blisters
Swollen lymph nodes
Fever and chills
Headache and muscle aches
Back pain
Exhaustion
Respiratory symptoms
Rectal pain (if lesions present)

Transmisión

Spreads through direct contact with mpox rash, scabs, or body fluids; respiratory secretions during prolonged close contact; contaminated items; sexual/intimate contact

Período de Contagio: From symptom onset until rash fully healed (2-4 weeks)

Prevención

JYNNEOS vaccine for high-risk individuals
Avoid close contact with infected people
Practice safer sex during outbreaks
Don't share bedding, towels, or clothing
Frequent handwashing
PPE when caring for infected individuals
Isolate if infected until fully healed

Maryland Recursos de Salud

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Protegiéndose en Maryland

Ya sea que viva en Maryland, viaje allí o tenga familia en el estado, comprender la Mpox prevención es esencial. Siga estas medidas de prevención basadas en evidencia:

Medidas de Prevención

JYNNEOS vaccine for high-risk individuals
Avoid close contact with infected people
Practice safer sex during outbreaks
Don't share bedding, towels, or clothing
Frequent handwashing
PPE when caring for infected individuals
Isolate if infected until fully healed

Cuándo Buscar Atención Médica

Si experimenta síntomas de Mpox en Maryland, contacte a su proveedor de atención médica de inmediato. El diagnóstico y tratamiento tempranos mejoran significativamente los resultados.

Síntomas de emergencia: Si experimenta síntomas graves, dificultad para respirar o signos de deshidratación, llame al 911 o vaya a la sala de emergencias más cercana.

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Contenido Revisado Médicamente

La información sobre enfermedades en Virus Watcher es revisada por nuestro Epidemiólogo Jefe, ex analista principal del CDC para el pronóstico FluSight. Los datos de brotes se agregan de fuentes verificadas incluyendo BEACON, ProMED, OMS, CDC y más de 50 agencias nacionales de salud. Esta información es con fines educativos y no debe reemplazar el asesoramiento médico profesional.

Última revisión: 2026-06-03

Recent Mpox Reports

No confirmed cases reported in Maryland yet. Here are the latest Mpox reports from our global surveillance network.

Wisconsin health officials are urging people at higher risk to consider vaccinations and watch for symptoms. (FOX 9) - Health officials are urging Wisconsin residents to stay alert after the first mpox cases of 2026 were confirmed in southeastern and northern regions of the stat…

United States Minor Outlying Islands · Baker Island · 2026-05-29

This event envelope contains reports on mpox in Sudan. *Source: BEACON* - [View Full Report](https://beaconbio.org/en/event/?eventid=8786aa77-3fcb-4dd9-a0c8-cf12071b8a3e)

Sudan · 2026-05-21

This event envelope contains reports on mpox in Mauritius. *Source: BEACON* - [View Full Report](https://beaconbio.org/en/event/?eventid=4bb95262-40ae-4f29-b049-8534c15874e9)

Mauritius · 2026-04-30

* Health experts say between 2010 and 2024, AIDS-related deaths in Pakistan increased 6.4-fold, rising from 2,200 to 14,000 annually * New HIV diagnoses in Larkana exceeded 2,000 * Doctors stress need for using disposable syringes KARACHI: Expressing serious concern over the r…

Pakistan · Balochistan · 2026-04-20

Sindh reports over two dozen suspected and confirmed mpox cases * Clade 1b strain first reported in Congo. * Strain being closely globally due to high spreadability. * Health experts say clade 1b differs from previous strains. Federal and provincial health authorities have co…

United States Minor Outlying Islands · Baker Island · 2026-04-22

Angola is experiencing a nascent but expanding mpox outbreak concentrated in the DRC-bordering provinces of Cabinda and Uíge, with 13 confirmed cases representing the country's entire known disease history since its first detection in late 2024. The emergence of cases without tra…

Angola · 2026-05-30

Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Neishewat discusses the CDC confirming the first U.S. case of a new mpox strain on 'Fox Report.' A case of clade I mpox -- a more virulent version of the virus that causes monkeypox, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC…

United States Minor Outlying Islands · Baker Island · 2026-05-15

This event envelope contains reports on mpox in Colombia. Colombia detected its first mpox subclade 1b case in April 2026. *Source: BEACON* - [View Full Report](https://beaconbio.org/en/event/?eventid=687da9d1-eebb-4937-aabf-2d24541bd6c3)

Colombia · 2026-04-21

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