Global InformationMpox in Nigeria information
| Mpox in Nigeria | |
|---|---|
| Disease | Mpox |
| Virus strain | Monkeypox virus |
| First reported | 1971 |
In 2017, mpox reemerged in humans in Nigeria after 39 years.[1] By the end of 2017, there were at least 115 confirmed cases.[2]
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