4141. Which Middle Eastern country reported the first confirmed case of monkeypox?
- A. United Arab Emirates
- B. Qatar
- C. Saudi Arabia
- D. Kuwait
Check answer and explanation
Answer: United Arab Emirates
Explanation The first case of mpox was reported in the United Arab Emirates on May 24, 2022. The highest number of cases were reported from Lebanon (27 confirmed cases). Most cases in the EMR were adult males (92 %), 60 % identifying as MSM, and 10 % living with HIV .