Mpox outbreak 2022: an overview of all cases reported to the Cologne Health Department.

Purpose: The worldwide mpox outbreak starting in May 2022 marks the occurrence of another previously atypical infectious disease in Europe. This study's objective was to present a comprehensive overview based on the gathered data and to illustrate the approach of the Cologne Health Department to contain the mpox outbreak.

Methods: In this retrospective observational study, 368 individuals reported to the Cologne Health Department as PCR-positive for mpox were included.