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Mpox in Portugal: 282 cases and new variant already circulating

Notícias de Coimbra15 September 2026 at 15:33

Portugal has recorded since 2025 an increase in mpox virus transmission, with 282 confirmed cases already this year. The new variant of the virus is circulating in the country, which has worried health authorities.

Portuguese health authorities are monitoring the situation and implementing epidemiological surveillance measures to contain the spread of the disease. The increase in cases coincides with the detection of a new strain of the monkeypox virus.

Mpox is a viral disease that is primarily transmitted through close contact with infected individuals. Symptoms include fever, body aches, and characteristic skin lesions.

This outbreak emerges in a context of international concern regarding the global rise in mpox cases, particularly linked to new variants of the virus that have shown greater transmissibility.

Why this matters

Readers in Portugal now face an increased risk of exposure to mpox, especially with the circulation of a new variant. This increase in cases may affect demand for health services and require additional prevention measures, particularly for vulnerable populations.

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