This page contains clinical guidelines for healthcare professionals (update August 23, 2024) with information on the following topics:
- Epidemiology
- Transmission
- Clinical picture
- Infectious period
- Case definition
- Approach for a (possible) case
- Classification of contacts
- Measures for contacts
- Vaccination
Additionally, you will also find:
- The list of accredited laboratories to perform MPOX analyses: [Dutch] | [French]
The laboratories listed above can detect MPOX, but clade typing must be carried out by the Institute of Tropical Medicine. - Information about the procedure for sample collection : [Dutch] | [French]
Furthermore, we want to emphasize that there is a mandatory reporting requirement for all cases of MPOX. Healthcare providers are obliged to report suspected or confirmed cases to the regional health authorities.
- Brussels: https://matra.sciensano.be/bru/index.htm
- Flanders: https://www.zorg-en-gezondheid.be/procedures/een-meldingsplichtige-infectieziekte-aangeven
- Wallonia: https://traceinwal.aviq.be/Search/Dashboard
- German-speaking community : declaration to infektionen@dgov.be or call 087/876700