First Case of Monkeypox in Sofia

A confirmed case of monkeypox has been reported in Sofia, as indicated by data from the Metropolitan Regional Health Inspectorate for the period of June 10-16, 2024. According to the National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (NCDPD), this is the first case registered in Bulgaria this year, with the infected individual being a Bulgarian citizen who has not traveled abroad and has not reported recent sexual c