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Belgium - Mpox 2022+

Source: https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgi...irmed-cases-in-belgium-according-to-sciensano

Monkeypox: 311 confirmed cases in Belgium, according to Sciensano
Wednesday, 20 July 2022
By Abby Stetina

Health institute Sciensano released the latest figures on monkeypox cases in Belgium, with 311 total confirmed cases and one probable case.

Sciensano collects this data from regional governments or administrations in Belgium. These include 179 cases in Flanders (57%), 98 cases in the Brussels capital region (31%) and 35 cases in Wallonia (11%)...
 
Translation Google

Monkey pox (MPX)
Epidemiological situation on July 19, 2022
...
Epidemiology in Belgium

As of July 18, 2022, a total of 311 confirmed cases and one probable case of Monkeypox have been
reported by regional administrations/governments in Belgium. These are 179 cases in
Flanders (57%), 98 cases in Brussels (31%) and 35 cases in Wallonia (11%).
The figure below shows the breakdown by region and over time. The last reported case
(for which information is available) reported experiencing symptoms on July 12.
If date of onset of symptoms is unknown, date of diagnosis or notification
is used.
...
All cases are men, aged 20 to 65.

Symptom information is known for 275 people (88%). Almost every
patients (97%) presented with a rash, and 74% of them also presented with
general symptoms such as fever, general malaise, swollen lymph nodes, ....
The skin lesions are mainly in the anal-genital region (n = 202, 75%). Twenty
of the 284 people (7%) for whom the information is known were hospitalized, 15 in
reason for treatment (1 had an underlying immune deficiency), 2
people because isolation at home was not possible and 3 why the reason for
hospitalization was not specified.

The presumed mode of transmission of the virus (information known for 244 people) was
mainly through sexual contact between men (94%).

Information on where the suspected context of infection was obtained for 226
people. Among these was participation in a major event where there was
sexual contact for 48 people (21%), in Belgium or abroad. Another possible
context with sexual intercourse (such as a sexual sauna or other private place)
was identified for 54 people (17%), while participation in a party or other activity
without sexual intercourse was reported for 17 people (6%). In the latter context,
the transmission could take place from person to person, through very close contact,
but not sexual.

Note that the collection and interpretation of this data is limited by the fact that it is
very sensitive information.

...

https://epidemio.wiv-isp.be/ID/Docum...9072022_FR.pdf
 
Translation Google

Monkey pox (MPX)
Epidemiological situation on July 26, 2022
...

Epidemiology in Belgium

As of July 25, 2022, a total of 393 confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported by
regional administrations/governments in Belgium. These are 218 cases in Flanders (55%),
133 cases in Brussels (34%) and 42 cases in Wallonia (11%).

The figure below shows the breakdown by region and over time. The last reported case
(for which information is available) reported experiencing symptoms on July 19.
If date of onset of symptoms is unknown, date of diagnosis or notification
is used.
...
All cases for which the sex is known (n=391, 99%) are male, aged 20
at 71 years old.

Symptom information is known for 342 individuals (87%). Almost all
patients (96%) presented with skin lesions, which were mainly in the
anal-genital region (n = 240, 70%). About three-quarters of people (72%) had
general symptoms such as fever, general malaise, swollen glands
lymphatics, ..... Twenty-one of the 363 people (6%) for whom the information is
known were hospitalized, 15 due to the treatment (one of them had a disorder
underlying immune system), two because home isolation was not possible, and four
for which the reason was unknown. There are no deaths.

Based on current data on presumptive transmission (n=295), it appears that the
virus is mainly transmitted by sexual contact between men (92%).
Less than a quarter (n=91, 23%) of all cases were able to identify a specific contact with a
another confirmed case.

Most people (n=340, 86%) had some idea of ​​where the alleged context where
the infection was transmitted. Sexual contacts in the private context were most often
mentioned (n = 149, 44%). About one in five people (n=54, 16%) have participated in a
major national or foreign event, during which there was sexual contact. The
sex saunas or other places facilitating sexual contact were identified by 65 men
(19%). Attending a party or other activity without sex has been reported for
17 people (6%). In the latter context, transmission may have taken place from person to
person, through very close but non-sexual contact.

Note that the collection and interpretation of this data is limited by the fact that it is
very sensitive information.
...

https://epidemio.wiv-isp.be/ID/Documents/Monkeypox/MPX_Update_26072022_FR.pdf

https://epidemio.wiv-isp.be/ID/Pages/MonkeyPox.aspx
 
Monkey pox (MPX)
Epidemiological situation as of August 2, 2022
...

Epidemiology in Belgium

As of August 1, 2022, a total of 482 confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported by
regional administrations/governments in Belgium. These are 261 cases in Flanders (54%),
172 cases in Brussels (36%) and 49 cases in Wallonia (10%).

The figure below shows the breakdown by region and over time. The last reported case
(for which information is available) reported experiencing symptoms on July 23.

If date of onset of symptoms is unknown, date of diagnosis or notification
is used.

...
All cases for which the sex is known (n=391, 99%) are male, aged 16
at 71 years old.

Symptom information is known for 425 individuals (88%). Almost all
patients (96%) presented with skin lesions, which were mainly in the
anal-genital region (n = 292, 69%). About three-quarters of people (72%) had
general symptoms such as fever, general malaise, swollen glands
lymphatics, ..... Twenty-eight of the 423 people (7%) for whom the information is known
were hospitalized, 21 due to treatment (one had an immune disorder
underlying), two because home isolation was not possible, and five for which
the reason was unknown. There are no deaths.

Based on current data on presumptive transmission (n = 353), it appears that the
virus is mainly transmitted by sexual contact between men (91%).

Less than a quarter (n=102, 21%) of all cases were able to identify a specific contact with a
another confirmed case.

Most people for whom information is available (343/407, 84%) had
an idea of ​​where the suspected context where the infection was transmitted. sexual contact
in the private context were mentioned most often (176/343, 51%). About one
one in five (n=63, 18%) participated in a major national or international event,
in which there was sexual contact. Sex saunas or other places that facilitate
sexual contacts were identified by 77 men (22%). Participation in a party or other
activity without sexual intercourse was reported for 23 people (6%). In this last
context, transmission could have taken place from person to person, through very close contact,
but not sexual.

Note that the collection and interpretation of this data is limited by the fact that it is
very sensitive information.

...
https://epidemio.wiv-isp.be/ID/Documents/Monkeypox/MPX_Update_02082022_FR.pdf
 
Translation Google

Monkey pox (MPX)
Epidemiological situation as of August 9, 2022
...

Epidemiology in Belgium

As of August 8, 2022, a total of 546 confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported by
regional administrations/governments in Belgium. These are 304 cases in Flanders (56%),
187 cases in Brussels (34%) and 55 cases in Wallonia (10%).

The figure below shows the breakdown by region and over time. The last reported case
(for which information is available) reported experiencing symptoms on August 2. Whether
date of onset of symptoms is unknown, date of diagnosis or notification
is used.
...
All cases where sex is known (n=540, 99%) are male, age 16
at 71 years old.

Symptom information is known for 484 individuals (89%). Almost all
patients (96%) presented with skin lesions, which were mainly in the
anal-genital region (n = 329, 67%). About 66% had general symptoms
such as fever, general malaise, 30% swollen lymph nodes, ..... Twenty-eight
of the 455 people (9%) for whom the information is known were hospitalized, 21 in
reason for treatment (one had an underlying immune disorder), two because
that home isolation was not possible, and five that the reason was unknown.
There are no deaths.

Based on current data on presumptive transmission (n = 418), it appears that the
virus is mainly transmitted by sexual contact between men (94%).

Less than a quarter (n=119, 28%) of all cases were able to identify a specific contact with a
another confirmed case.

Most people for whom information is available (395/473, 84%) had
an idea of ​​where the suspected context where the infection was transmitted. sexual contact
in the private context were mentioned most often (189/395, 48%). About one
one in six (n=65, 16%) participated in a major national or international event,
during which there was sexual contact. Sex saunas or other places that facilitate
sexual contacts were identified by 94 men (24%). Participation in a party or other
activity without sexual intercourse was reported for 24 people (6%). In this last
context, transmission could have taken place from person to person, through very close contact,
but not sexual.

Note that the collection and interpretation of this data is limited by the fact that it is
very sensitive information.
...

https://epidemio.wiv-isp.be/ID/Documents/Monkeypox/MPX_Update_09082022_FR.pdf
 
Translation Google

Monkey pox in Belgium: for the first time in Belgium, a woman has been infected

August 10, 2022 at 03:11 - update August 10, 2022 at 07:43

During a press briefing organized this morning by the Federal Minister of Health Frank Vandenbroucke, Dr Boudewijn Catry Head of the Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antibiotic Resistance Department at Sciensano stated that for the first time in Belgium a woman was infected with smallpox. monkey.

Among the other people whose sex is known, there are 541 cases which concern men aged between 16 and 71, with an average age of around 37 years. Most patients contracted the virus through male-to-male sexual contact (91%). If the experts fear contamination by contact with affected patients, no one has been infected in this way.

Since the start of the epidemic, 546 cases have been detected in Belgium, according to the latest consolidated (therefore reliable) figures from Sciensano, which date from August 5. More than half of the cases (304) were identified in Flanders, 187 in Brussels and 55 in Wallonia. According to specialists, the number of new infections seems to be peaking, but it is also true that the figures for the last three weeks cannot yet be taken into account: they will confirm whether there is stagnation or not.

So far, 96% of patients have had skin lesions at some point in the course of the disease. Three out of four also had flu-like symptoms such as fever, feeling sick or swollen lymph nodes, but it is also possible to develop the skin lesions without having had the fever. A few patients, on the other hand, only developed local symptoms, such as inflammation of the throat or anus or urethra.

A total of 28 people were hospitalized, including three because they could not isolate themselves at home and four hospitalized without a specific reason being given. On the other hand, there were neither intensive care admissions nor deaths.

https://www.rtbf.be/article/variole...-belgique-une-femme-a-ete-contaminee-11045600
 
Translation Google

Monkey pox (MPX)
Epidemiological situation as of August 16, 2022

...

Epidemiology in Belgium

As of August 15, 2022, a total of 624 confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported by
regional administrations/governments in Belgium. These are 336 cases in Flanders (54%),
223 cases in Brussels (36%) and 65 cases in Wallonia (10%).

The figure below shows the breakdown by region and over time. The last reported case
(for which information is available) reported experiencing symptoms on August 9. Whether
date of onset of symptoms is unknown, date of diagnosis or notification
is used.
...
Among the cases for which the sex is known (n=620, 99%), there are 617 men, 1 woman and
2 people who identify themselves differently, with an age between 16 and 71 years old.

Symptom information is known for 545 individuals (89%). Almost all
patients (96%) presented with skin lesions, which were mainly in the
anal-genital region (n = 329, 66%). About 66% had general symptoms
such as fever, general malaise, 34% swollen lymph nodes, ..... Twenty-nine
of the 541 people (5%) for whom the information is known were hospitalized, 21 in
reason for treatment (one had an underlying immune disorder), three because
that home isolation was not possible, and five that the reason was unknown.
There are no deaths.

Based on current data on presumptive transmission (n = 465), it appears that the
virus is mainly transmitted by sexual contact (93%).

One-third (n=130, 34%) of all cases were able to identify a specific contact with another
confirmed case.

Most people for whom information is available (454/539, 84%) had
an idea of ​​where the suspected context where the infection was transmitted. sexual contact
in the private context were mentioned most often (209/454, 46%). About one
one in six (n=67, 15%) participated in a major national or international event,
during which there was sexual contact. Sex saunas or other places that facilitate
sexual contacts were identified by 101 men (22%). Participation in a party or other
activity without sexual intercourse was reported for 27 people (6%). In this last
context, transmission could have taken place from person to person, through very close contact,
but not sexual.

Note that the collection and interpretation of this data is limited by the fact that it is
very sensitive information.
...

https://epidemio.wiv-isp.be/ID/Docum...6082022_FR.pdf
 
Translation Google

Monkey pox (MPX)
Epidemiological situation as of August 23, 2022
...

Epidemiology in Belgium

As of August 22, 2022, a total of 671 confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported by
regional administrations/governments in Belgium. These are 360 ​​cases in Flanders (54%),
236 cases in Brussels (35%) and 75 cases in Wallonia (11%).

The figure below shows the breakdown by region and over time. The last reported case
(for which information is available) reported experiencing symptoms on August 16.
If date of onset of symptoms is unknown, date of diagnosis or notification
is used. The number of new cases seems to be stabilizing (based on data
stabilized).
...
Among the cases for which the sex is known (n=667, 99%), there are 664 men, 1 woman and
2 people who identify themselves differently. The age of the vast majority of them is
between 16 and 71 years old. One case has been reported in a child less than three years old.

Symptom information is known for 590 individuals (88%). Almost all
patients (96%) presented with skin lesions, which were mainly in the
anal-genital region (n = 380, 64%). About 63% had general symptoms
such as fever, general malaise, 33% swollen lymph nodes, .....
Thirty-one of the 585 people (5%) for whom the information is known were hospitalized,
23 due to treatment (one had an underlying immune disorder), 3 because
that home isolation was not possible, and 5 why the reason was unknown.
There are no deaths.

Based on current data on presumptive transmission (n=501), it appears that the
virus is mainly transmitted by sexual contact (92%).

One-third (n=139, 30%) of all cases were able to identify a specific contact with another
confirmed case.

Most people for whom information is available (475/568, 84%) had
an idea of ​​where the suspected context where the infection was transmitted. sexual contact
in the private context were mentioned most often (227/475, 48%). About one
one in six (n=70, 15%) participated in a major national or international event,
during which there was sexual contact. Sex saunas or other places that facilitate
sexual contacts were identified by 108 men (23%). Attendance at a party
cleaning, or other activity without sexual relations was reported for 27 people (6%).
In the latter context, transmission may have taken place from person to person, through a
very close contact, but not sexual. While at first the infection was mainly reported
through sexual contact at major events, recently more cases related to
sexual contacts in the private sphere are reported.

Note that the collection and interpretation of this data is limited by the fact that it is
very sensitive information.

https://epidemio.wiv-isp.be/ID/Docum...3082022_FR.pdf
https://epidemio.wiv-isp.be/ID/Pages/MonkeyPox.aspx
 
A child under the age of 3 contracted monkeypox in Belgium: "It's very exceptional"

News

Published on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 9:18 p.m. By Sudinfo with Belga

A case of monkeypox has been reported in a child under three years of age.


Belgium has recorded 671 confirmed cases of monkeypox since the start of the epidemic, according to the latest figures from the Sciensano institute published on Tuesday. The number of new cases seems to be stabilizing, since a week ago the total was 624 cases.

These are 360 ​​cases in Flanders (54%), 236 in Brussels (35%) and 75 in Wallonia (11%), the vast majority of men.

Thirty-one people were hospitalized, but none required intensive care. No fatal cases have been reported. But this Tuesday evening, a case of monkeypox was reported in a child under three years old. "It's very exceptional," says Marc Van Ranst at the Nieuwsblad. "For reasons we don't yet know, the virus appears to be less transmissible here than the versions we know from West Africa," he adds.

For his part, Steven Van Gucht explains that “it is probably a child who was infected by his parents”. “We know from abroad that it very rarely happens that an infection is transmitted from parent to child. It is therefore not surprising that this also happens here. Children usually have mild infections. »

https://www.sudinfo.be/id486167/art...cte-la-variole-du-singe-en-belgique-cest-tres
 
Translation Google

Monkey pox (MPX)
Epidemiological situation as of August 30, 2022
...

Epidemiology in Belgium

As of August 29, 2022, a total of 706 confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported by
regional administrations/governments in Belgium. These are 376 cases in Flanders (53%),
253 cases in Brussels (36%) and 77 cases in Wallonia (11%).

The figure below shows the breakdown by region and over time. The last reported case
(for which information is available) reported experiencing symptoms on August 23.
If date of onset of symptoms is unknown, date of diagnosis or notification
is used. The number of new cases seems to be decreasing (based on data
consolidated).
...
Among the cases for which the sex is known (n=703, 99%), there are 699 men, 2 women and
2 people who identify themselves differently. The age of the vast majority of them is
between 16 and 71 years old. One case has been reported in a child less than three years old.

Symptom information is known for 621 individuals (88%). Almost all
patients (96%) presented with skin lesions, which were mainly in the
anal-genital region (n = 404, 64%). About 58% had general symptoms
such as fever, general malaise, 33% swollen lymph nodes, ..... Thirty-two of
the 585 people (5%) for whom the information is known were hospitalized,
24 due to treatment (two of them had an underlying immune disorder), 3
because home isolation was not possible, and 5 why the reason was
unknown. To date, one death has been reported in a person with
underlying health.

Based on current data on presumptive transmission (n=528), it appears that the
virus is mainly transmitted by sexual contact (92%).

Among all cases, 145 (22%) were able to identify a specific contact with another case
confirmed.

Most people for whom information is available (507/604, 84%) had
an idea of ​​where the suspected context where the infection was transmitted. sexual contact
in the private context were mentioned most often (272/507, 54%). About one
one in six (n=77, 15%) participated in a major national or international event,
during which there was sexual contact. Sex saunas or other places that facilitate
sexual contacts were identified by 111 men (22%). Attendance at a party
cleaning, or other activity without sexual relations was reported for 35 people (7%).
In the latter context, transmission may have taken place from person to person, through a
very close contact, but not sexual. While at first the infection was mainly reported
through sexual contact at major events, recently more cases related to
sexual contacts in the private sphere are reported.

Note that the collection and interpretation of this data is limited by the fact that it is
very sensitive information.
...
https://www.sciensano.be/sites/default/files/mpx_update_30082022_en.pdf
 
Translation Google

Monkey pox (MPX) Epidemiological situation as of September 6, 2022
...

Epidemiology in Belgium

As of September 5, 2022, a total of 726 confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported by regional administrations/governments in Belgium. These are 384 cases in Flanders (53%), 258 cases in Brussels (36%) and 84 cases in Wallonia (11%).

The figure below shows the breakdown by region and over time. The last reported case (for which information is available) reported experiencing symptoms on August 30. If the date of onset of symptoms is unknown, the date of diagnosis or notification is used. The number of new cases is on a downward trend (based on consolidated data).
...
Among the cases for which the sex is known (n=703, 99%), there are 699 men, 3 women and 2 people who identify themselves differently. The age of the vast majority of them is between 16 and 71 years old. One case has been reported in a child less than three years old.

Symptom information is known for 644 individuals (89%). Almost all patients (96%) had skin lesions, which were mainly in the anal-genital area (n=414, 64%). About 58% had general symptoms such as fever, general malaise,… Thirty-two of the 638 people (5%) for whom the information is known were hospitalized, 24 due to the treatment (two of them had a disorder underlying immune system), 3 because home isolation was not possible, and 5 because the reason was unknown. To date, one death has been reported in a person with underlying medical conditions.

Based on current data on presumptive transmission (n=543), it appears that the virus is mainly transmitted through sexual contact (92%).

Among all cases, 148 (20%) were able to identify a specific contact with another confirmed case.

Most of those for whom information is available (522/626, 83%) had some idea of ​​where the suspected setting where the infection was transmitted. Sexual contact in the private context was mentioned most often (281/522, 54%). About one in six people (n = 78, 15%) have attended a major domestic or foreign event where there has been sexual contact. Sex saunas or other places facilitating sexual contact were identified by 116 men (22%). Attending a party, household, or other non-sexual activity was reported for 44 people (6%). In this last context, the transmission could take place from person to person, by a very close contact, but not sexual. While in the beginning the infection was mainly reported through sexual contacts at large events, recently more cases related to sexual contacts in the private sphere are being reported.

Note that the collection and interpretation of this data is limited by the fact that it is very sensitive information.
...

https://www.sciensano.be/sites/defau...6092022_fr.pdf

https://www.sciensano.be/fr/biblio/v...pidemiologique
 
Translation Google

Monkey pox (MPX)
Epidemiological situation as of September 13, 2022
...

Epidemiology in Belgium

As of September 12, 2022, a total of 744 confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported by
regional administrations/governments in Belgium. These are 392 cases in Flanders (53%),
266 cases in Brussels (36%) and 86 cases in Wallonia (11%).

The figure below shows the breakdown by region and over time. The last reported case
(for which information is available) reported experiencing symptoms on 6
september. If the date of onset of symptoms is unknown, the date of diagnosis or
notification is used. The number of new cases is on a downward trend (over
consolidated database).
...
Among the cases for which the sex is known (n=741, 99%), there are 735 men, 4 women and
2 people who identify themselves differently. The age of the vast majority of them is
between 16 and 71 years old. One case has been reported in a child less than three years old.

Symptom information is known for 660 individuals (89%). Almost all
patients (96%) presented with skin lesions, which were mainly in the
anal-genital region (n=428, 65%). About 56% had general symptoms such as
fever, general malaise, etc. Thirty-nine of the 660 people (6%) for whom
information is known were hospitalized, 28 due to the treatment (four of them
had an underlying immune disorder), 3 because home isolation was not
possible, and 8 for which the reason was unknown. To date, one death has been reported in
a person with underlying health conditions.

Based on current data on presumptive transmission (n=555), it appears that the
virus is mainly transmitted by sexual contact (92%).

Among all cases, 150 (20%) were able to identify a specific contact with another case
confirmed.

Most people for whom information is available (531/642, 83%) had
an idea of ​​where the suspected context where the infection was transmitted. sexual contact
in the private context were mentioned most often (292/531, 55%). About one
one in six (n=78, 15%) participated in a major national or international event,
during which there was sexual contact. Sex saunas or other places that facilitate
sexual contacts were identified by 119 men (22%). Attendance at a party
cleaning, or other activity without sexual relations was reported for 44 people (8%).
In the latter context, transmission may have taken place from person to person, through a
very close contact, but not sexual. While at first the infection was mainly reported
through sexual contact at major events, recently more cases related to
sexual contacts in the private sphere are reported.

Note that the collection and interpretation of this data is limited by the fact that it is
very sensitive information.
...
https://www.sciensano.be/sites/default/files/mpx_update_13092022_en.pdf
 
Translation Google

Monkey pox (MPX)
Epidemiological situation as of September 20, 2022
...

Epidemiology in Belgium

As of September 19, 2022, a total of 757 confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported by
regional administrations/governments in Belgium. These are 394 cases in Flanders (52%),
274 cases in Brussels (36%) and 89 cases in Wallonia (12%).

The figure below shows the breakdown by region and over time. The last reported case
(for which information is available) reported experiencing symptoms on
September 12. If date of onset of symptoms is unknown, date of diagnosis or
notification is used. The number of new cases is on a downward trend
(based on consolidated data).
...
Among the cases for which the sex is known (n=754, 99%), there are 748 men, 4 women and
2 people who identify themselves differently. The age of the vast majority of them is
between 16 and 71 years old. One case has been reported in a child less than three years old.

Symptom information is known for 670 individuals (89%). Almost all
patients (96%) presented with skin lesions, which were mainly in the
anal-genital region (n=437, 65%). About 56% had general symptoms such as
fever, general malaise, etc. Thirty-nine of the 670 people (6%) for whom
information is known were hospitalized, 28 due to the treatment (four of them
had an underlying immune disorder), 3 because home isolation was not
possible, and 8 for which the reason was unknown. To date, one death has been reported in
a person with underlying health conditions.

Based on current data on presumptive transmission (n=562), it appears that the
virus is mainly transmitted by sexual contact (92%).

Among all cases, 152 (20%) were able to identify a specific contact with another case
confirmed.

Most people for whom information is available (538/651, 83%) had
an idea of ​​where the suspected context where the infection was transmitted. sexual contact
in the private context were mentioned most often (295/538, 55%). About one
one in six (n=78, 14%) participated in a major national or international event,
during which there was sexual contact. Sex saunas or other places that facilitate
sexual contacts were identified by 119 men (22%). Attendance at a party
cleaning, or other activity without sexual relations was reported for 45 people (8%).
In the latter context, transmission may have taken place from person to person, through a
very close contact, but not sexual. While at first the infection was mainly reported
through sexual contact at major events, recently more cases related to
sexual contacts in the private sphere are reported.

Note that the collection and interpretation of this data is limited by the fact that it is
very sensitive information.
...
https://www.sciensano.be/sites/defau...0092022_fr.pdf
 
Translation Google

Monkey pox (MPX)
Epidemiological situation as of September 27, 2022
...

Epidemiology in Belgium

As of September 26, 2022, a total of 770 confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported by
regional administrations/governments in Belgium. These are 399 cases in Flanders (52%),
278 cases in Brussels (36%) and 93 cases in Wallonia (12%).

The figure below shows the breakdown by region and over time. The last reported case
(for which information is available) reported experiencing symptoms on
September 18. If date of onset of symptoms is unknown, date of diagnosis or
notification is used. The number of new cases is on a downward trend
(based on consolidated data).
...
Among the cases for which the sex is known (n=767, 99%), there are 761 men, 4 women and
2 people who identify themselves differently. The age of the vast majority of them is
between 16 and 71 years old. One case has been reported in a child less than three years old.

Symptom information is known for 683 individuals (89%). Almost all
patients (96%) presented with skin lesions, which were mainly in the
anal-genital region (n=443, 65%). About 56% had general symptoms such as
fever, general malaise, etc. Thirty-nine of the 683 people (6%) for whom
information is known were hospitalized, 28 due to the treatment (four of them
had an underlying immune disorder), 3 because home isolation was not
possible, and 8 for which the reason was unknown. To date, one death has been reported in
a person with underlying health conditions.

Based on current data on presumptive transmission (n=571), it appears that the
virus is mainly transmitted by sexual contact (92%).

Among all cases, 152 (20%) were able to identify a specific contact with another case
confirmed.

Most people for whom information is available (547/664, 82%) had
an idea of ​​where the suspected context where the infection was transmitted. sexual contact
in the private context were mentioned most often (304/547, 56%). About one
one in six (n=78, 14%) participated in a major national or international event,
during which there was sexual contact. Sex saunas or other places that facilitate
sexual contacts were identified by 119 men (22%). Attendance at a party
cleaning, or other activity without sexual relations was reported for 45 people (8%).
In the latter context, transmission may have taken place from person to person, through a
very close contact, but not sexual. While at first the infection was mainly reported
through sexual contact at major events, now most reported cases
are related to sexual contact in the private sphere.

Note that the collection and interpretation of this data is limited by the fact that it is
very sensitive information
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https://www.sciensano.be/sites/default/files/mpx_update_27092022_fr.pdf
 
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