| When was Mpox first identified in humans? | It was first identified in humans in
1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(DRC) in a 9-year-old boy in a region where
smallpox had been eliminated in 1968. | Mpox was first discovered in 1958 in colonies of
monkeys kept for research, hence the name
‘Monkeypox.’ It was first identified in humans in
1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(DRC) in a 9-year-old boy in a region where
smallpox had been eliminated in 1968. Since
1970, cases of Mpox have been reported in 15
African countries. In 2003, the first Mpox outbreak
outside Africa was reported in USA and was
linked to contact with infected pet prairie dogs.
Spillover of Mpox virus is likely linked to specific
latitude and ecological conditions in Africa. | 104 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770282244_Revised-CD-Alert-Mpox-1.pdf | It was first identified in humans in
1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(DRC) in a 9-year-old boy in a region where
smallpox had been eliminated in 1968. | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000005","location":{"page":1,"block":5,"bbox":[41.28,357.98,290.42,530.51],"column":0,"reading_order":5}}] | 1.0 | valid |
| How many African countries have reported Mpox cases since 1970? | Since
1970, cases of Mpox have been reported in 15
African countries. | Mpox was first discovered in 1958 in colonies of
monkeys kept for research, hence the name
‘Monkeypox.’ It was first identified in humans in
1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(DRC) in a 9-year-old boy in a region where
smallpox had been eliminated in 1968. Since
1970, cases of Mpox have been reported in 15
African countries. In 2003, the first Mpox outbreak
outside Africa was reported in USA and was
linked to contact with infected pet prairie dogs.
Spillover of Mpox virus is likely linked to specific
latitude and ecological conditions in Africa. | 268 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770282244_Revised-CD-Alert-Mpox-1.pdf | Since
1970, cases of Mpox have been reported in 15
African countries. | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000005","location":{"page":1,"block":5,"bbox":[41.28,357.98,290.42,530.51],"column":0,"reading_order":5}}] | 1.0 | valid |
| When was Mpox first identified in humans and where? | It was first identified in humans in
1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(DRC) in a 9-year-old boy in a region where
smallpox had been eliminated in 1968. | Mpox was first discovered in 1958 in colonies of
monkeys kept for research, hence the name
‘Monkeypox.’ It was first identified in humans in
1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(DRC) in a 9-year-old boy in a region where
smallpox had been eliminated in 1968. Since
1970, cases of Mpox have been reported in 15
African countries. In 2003, the first Mpox outbreak
outside Africa was reported in USA and was
linked to contact with infected pet prairie dogs.
Spillover of Mpox virus is likely linked to specific
latitude and ecological conditions in Africa. | 104 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770282244_Revised-CD-Alert-Mpox-1.pdf | It was first identified in humans in
1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(DRC) in a 9-year-old boy in a region where
smallpox had been eliminated in 1968. | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000005","location":{"page":1,"block":5,"bbox":[41.28,357.98,290.42,530.51],"column":0,"reading_order":5}}] | 1.0 |
| Where and when was the first Mpox outbreak outside Africa reported? | In 2003, the first Mpox outbreak
outside Africa was reported in USA and was
linked to contact with infected pet prairie dogs. | Mpox was first discovered in 1958 in colonies of
monkeys kept for research, hence the name
‘Monkeypox.’ It was first identified in humans in
1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(DRC) in a 9-year-old boy in a region where
smallpox had been eliminated in 1968. Since
1970, cases of Mpox have been reported in 15
African countries. In 2003, the first Mpox outbreak
outside Africa was reported in USA and was
linked to contact with infected pet prairie dogs.
Spillover of Mpox virus is likely linked to specific
latitude and ecological conditions in Africa. | 338 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770282244_Revised-CD-Alert-Mpox-1.pdf | In 2003, the first Mpox outbreak
outside Africa was reported in USA and was
linked to contact with infected pet prairie dogs. | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000005","location":{"page":1,"block":5,"bbox":[41.28,357.98,290.42,530.51],"column":0,"reading_order":5}}] | 1.0 | valid |
| What factors are likely linked to the spillover of the Mpox virus in Africa? | Spillover of Mpox virus is likely linked to specific
latitude and ecological conditions in Africa. | Mpox was first discovered in 1958 in colonies of
monkeys kept for research, hence the name
‘Monkeypox.’ It was first identified in humans in
1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(DRC) in a 9-year-old boy in a region where
smallpox had been eliminated in 1968. Since
1970, cases of Mpox have been reported in 15
African countries. In 2003, the first Mpox outbreak
outside Africa was reported in USA and was
linked to contact with infected pet prairie dogs.
Spillover of Mpox virus is likely linked to specific
latitude and ecological conditions in Africa. | 464 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770282244_Revised-CD-Alert-Mpox-1.pdf | Spillover of Mpox virus is likely linked to specific
latitude and ecological conditions in Africa. | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000005","location":{"page":1,"block":5,"bbox":[41.28,357.98,290.42,530.51],"column":0,"reading_order":5}}] | 1.0 | valid |
| How many Member States have reported Mpox cases to WHO since 1st January 2022? | Since 1st January
2022, Mpox cases have been reported to WHO
from 123 Member States across all 6 WHO
regions. | Earlier regarded as a disease largely confined to
Africa, in a series of outbreaks reported from
Europe in 2022, it was the first time that chains of
transmission were without known epidemiological
links to West or Central Africa. Since 1st January
2022, Mpox cases have been reported to WHO
from 123 Member States across all 6 WHO
regions. As of 31st Aug 2024, a total of 1,06,310
laboratory confirmed cases and 234 deaths, have
been reported to WHO. As of August 2024, the
number of monthly reported new cases has
increased by 15.6%, compared to the previous
month. Majority of cases reported in the past
month were mainly notified from African Region
(62.3%) and the European region (13.7%). The 10
most affected countries globally since 1 Jan 2022
are: USA (n = 33,812), Brazil (n = 12,206), Spain
(n = 8,240), DRC (n = 6,092), France (n = 4,307),
Colombia (n = 4,262), Mexico (n = 4,155), UK (n =
4,058), Peru (n = 3,939), and Germany (n =
3,909). Together, these account for 79.9% of
cases reported globally. | 233 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770282244_Revised-CD-Alert-Mpox-1.pdf |
| What is the total number of laboratory-confirmed Mpox cases and deaths reported to WHO as of 31st August 2024? | As of 31st Aug 2024, a total of 1,06,310
laboratory confirmed cases and 234 deaths, have
been reported to WHO. | Earlier regarded as a disease largely confined to
Africa, in a series of outbreaks reported from
Europe in 2022, it was the first time that chains of
transmission were without known epidemiological
links to West or Central Africa. Since 1st January
2022, Mpox cases have been reported to WHO
from 123 Member States across all 6 WHO
regions. As of 31st Aug 2024, a total of 1,06,310
laboratory confirmed cases and 234 deaths, have
been reported to WHO. As of August 2024, the
number of monthly reported new cases has
increased by 15.6%, compared to the previous
month. Majority of cases reported in the past
month were mainly notified from African Region
(62.3%) and the European region (13.7%). The 10
most affected countries globally since 1 Jan 2022
are: USA (n = 33,812), Brazil (n = 12,206), Spain
(n = 8,240), DRC (n = 6,092), France (n = 4,307),
Colombia (n = 4,262), Mexico (n = 4,155), UK (n =
4,058), Peru (n = 3,939), and Germany (n =
3,909). Together, these account for 79.9% of
cases reported globally. | 343 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770282244_Revised-CD-Alert-Mpox-1.pdf |
| Since when have Mpox cases been reported to WHO from 123 Member States across all 6 WHO regions? | Since 1st January
2022, Mpox cases have been reported to WHO
from 123 Member States across all 6 WHO
regions. | Earlier regarded as a disease largely confined to
Africa, in a series of outbreaks reported from
Europe in 2022, it was the first time that chains of
transmission were without known epidemiological
links to West or Central Africa. Since 1st January
2022, Mpox cases have been reported to WHO
from 123 Member States across all 6 WHO
regions. As of 31st Aug 2024, a total of 1,06,310
laboratory confirmed cases and 234 deaths, have
been reported to WHO. As of August 2024, the
number of monthly reported new cases has
increased by 15.6%, compared to the previous
month. Majority of cases reported in the past
month were mainly notified from African Region
(62.3%) and the European region (13.7%). The 10
most affected countries globally since 1 Jan 2022
are: USA (n = 33,812), Brazil (n = 12,206), Spain
(n = 8,240), DRC (n = 6,092), France (n = 4,307),
Colombia (n = 4,262), Mexico (n = 4,155), UK (n =
4,058), Peru (n = 3,939), and Germany (n =
3,909). Together, these account for 79.9% of
cases reported globally. | 233 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770282244_Revised-CD-Alert-Mpox-1.pdf |
| By what percentage did the number of monthly reported new Mpox cases increase as of August 2024 compared to the previous month? | As of August 2024, the
number of monthly reported new cases has
increased by 15.6%, compared to the previous
month. | Earlier regarded as a disease largely confined to
Africa, in a series of outbreaks reported from
Europe in 2022, it was the first time that chains of
transmission were without known epidemiological
links to West or Central Africa. Since 1st January
2022, Mpox cases have been reported to WHO
from 123 Member States across all 6 WHO
regions. As of 31st Aug 2024, a total of 1,06,310
laboratory confirmed cases and 234 deaths, have
been reported to WHO. As of August 2024, the
number of monthly reported new cases has
increased by 15.6%, compared to the previous
month. Majority of cases reported in the past
month were mainly notified from African Region
(62.3%) and the European region (13.7%). The 10
most affected countries globally since 1 Jan 2022
are: USA (n = 33,812), Brazil (n = 12,206), Spain
(n = 8,240), DRC (n = 6,092), France (n = 4,307),
Colombia (n = 4,262), Mexico (n = 4,155), UK (n =
4,058), Peru (n = 3,939), and Germany (n =
3,909). Together, these account for 79.9% of
cases reported globally. | 454 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770282244_Revised-CD-Alert-Mpox-1.pdf |
| From which regions were the majority of Mpox cases reported in the past month? | Majority of cases reported in the past
month were mainly notified from African Region
(62.3%) and the European region (13.7%). | Earlier regarded as a disease largely confined to
Africa, in a series of outbreaks reported from
Europe in 2022, it was the first time that chains of
transmission were without known epidemiological
links to West or Central Africa. Since 1st January
2022, Mpox cases have been reported to WHO
from 123 Member States across all 6 WHO
regions. As of 31st Aug 2024, a total of 1,06,310
laboratory confirmed cases and 234 deaths, have
been reported to WHO. As of August 2024, the
number of monthly reported new cases has
increased by 15.6%, compared to the previous
month. Majority of cases reported in the past
month were mainly notified from African Region
(62.3%) and the European region (13.7%). The 10
most affected countries globally since 1 Jan 2022
are: USA (n = 33,812), Brazil (n = 12,206), Spain
(n = 8,240), DRC (n = 6,092), France (n = 4,307),
Colombia (n = 4,262), Mexico (n = 4,155), UK (n =
4,058), Peru (n = 3,939), and Germany (n =
3,909). Together, these account for 79.9% of
cases reported globally. | 570 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770282244_Revised-CD-Alert-Mpox-1.pdf |