Monkeypox multi-country outbreak

Following up the monkeypox (MPX) multi-country outbreak recently reported in EU countries, ECDC has released a rapid risk assessment available here.

No cases of MPX virus transmission through substances of human origin have ever been documented. However in terms of active surveillance, all potential donors should be carefully interviewed regarding contacts with infected (confirmed or suspected) MPX cases, infected animals or travels to affected areas. Medical history data on these risk factors should be collected in the case of deceased donors.