Brazil has recorded 88 confirmed mpox cases so far in 2026, according to updated figures from the Ministry of Health. Two additional cases remain under investigation. The tally has risen sharply in just a few days: as of February 20, the country had 48 confirmed cases. Despite the uptick, no deaths have been registered this year, and the Ministry says most patients have mild to moderate illnesses.
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Cases in 2025
In 2025, Brazil confirmed 1,079 cases and two deaths. Over the same period the previous year, the country had registered 215 cases, underscoring how much larger last year’s burden was in comparison.
Where are the cases located?
Most of the 2026 infections have been recorded in São Paulo, which accounts for 62 confirmed cases. The remaining cases are distributed as follows:
- 15 in Rio de Janeiro
- 4 in Rondônia
- 3 in Minas Gerais
- 2 in Rio Grande do Sul
- 1 in the Federal District
- 1 in Paraná
What is mpox?
Mpox is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the same family as smallpox. It spreads mainly through close contact with skin lesions and scabs, bodily fluids, and respiratory droplets during prolonged face-to-face interaction, as well as through contaminated objects such as clothing, bedding, or towels. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and characteristic rash or skin lesions that may appear on the face, hands, feet, genitals, and other areas. In most people, the illness is self-limited and resolved with supportive care, but individuals with weakened immune systems may face a higher risk of complications and should seek medical guidance promptly if symptoms worsen.
