The infectious disease mpox is essentially a zoonotic disease, i.e. a disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans. The virus can also be transmitted between humans.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden
The Public Health Agency of Sweden
The Public Health Agency of Sweden is an independent public authority under the Swedish Government. We work to ensure good public health and to ensure that the population is protected against communicable diseases and other health threats.
On these pages you find a summary of what we do in various areas of public health and a compilation of publications that have been issued in English.
Information about the mpox disease
News 15-08-2024 One case of mpox clade 1 reported in Sweden
A person who sought care at Region Stockholm has been diagnosed with mpox caused by the clade 1 variant. It is the first case caused by clade I to be diagnosed outside the African continent.