MPOX alarm: First variant in Germany-contact person in Euskirchen!

MPOX alarm: First variant in Germany-contact person in Euskirchen!

Published: Wednesday, 23.10.2024 10:14

alarm in Germany! The first case of a new MPOX virus variant has excited the health department. A contact person from the district of Euskirchen has had close contact with an infected man from Cologne - and the situation is closely observed!

© The district house in Euskirchen. Photo: Medienzentrum Euskirchen, S. Vanselow

circles in turmoil: risk of infection?

As a spokeswoman for the district administration confirmed at the request of Radio Euskirchen, the risk of infection by the MPOX virus, formerly known as a monkey, according to the Robert Koch Institute is to be classified as rather low. However, this assessment is not lightly; infection requires extremely tight physical contact. So the question remains: how many could be affected?

contact person in safety - for the time being

The good news: The contact person from the district of Euskirchen has so far showed no symptoms and is closely monitored by the health department. But what are the symptoms of this insidious virus? A characteristic rash, fever, as well as headache and muscle pain can occur. The man from Cologne has probably infected himself in an East African country and is currently being treated inpatient. The population is asked to be vigilant!