Monkey pox virus (Mpox)
| Last Modified: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:13:21 GMT | |
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| Disease name | Monkey pox virus (Mpox) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Multiple(not specified) |
| Description | Mpox virus is a zoonotic member of the Orthopoxvirus genus. The primary wildlife reservoirs are small rodents and squirrels in the rain forests of Africa, mostly in western and central areas. Occasionally disease can spill-over into primates and other species and spread and spread outside of endemic areas, most commonly associated with movement of infected hosts. People can become exposed in three main ways: through bites or scratches from infected animals; through contact with meat or body fluids from infected animals; through close contact with infected humans. Clinical signs can vary depending with species and other factors, but can include general and cutaneous disease. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent (veterinary species) |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never reported (veterinary species) |
| DAFM Division Responsible | RVL Division (veterinary species) |
| Contact | RVLSurveillance@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130/made/en/ |
| Link to relevant external website | For human health information and reports, please see below links to the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC): For additional human health advise and queries, please contact your general medical practitioner. |
| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | No |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/monkeypox/ |
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