Health officials report uptick in mpox infections in Wisconsin

What to know as Wisconsin health officials report first mpox cases of 2026

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is monitoring an uptick in mpox cases detected in the state since the start of 2026.

First case of Mpox confirmed in southeastern Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first case of Mpox in southeastern Wisconsin this year, marking the fifth overall in the state. Mpox is a serious virus that can be spread through intimate, face-to-face contact, sustained…

Health officials report uptick in mpox infections in Wisconsin

Five Wisconsinites have been reported infected with mpox this year, and state health officials are recommending that people who might be at risk for the illness get vaccinated.