Table 2. Summary of mpox cases reported in Canada, 2022.
| Characteristic | n (%) | Unknown, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total cases | 1,474 (100%) | N/A |
| Confirmed | 1,396 (94.7%) | |
| Probable | 78 (5.3%) | |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 757 (98.7%) | 707 (48.0%) |
| Female | 9 (1.2%) | |
| Gender | ||
| Woman | 11 (0.8%) | 152 (10.3%) |
| Man | 1,296 (98.0%) | |
| Transgender | 4 (0.3%) | |
| Non-binary | 3 (0.2%) | |
| Other | 7 (0.5%) | |
| Sexual orientation | ||
| GBMSM | 1,184 (80.3%) | 244 (16.6%) |
| Non-GBMSM | 46 (3.1%) | |
| Province | ||
| Ontario | 700 (47.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Québec | 525 (35.6%) | |
| British Columbia | 193 (13.1%) | |
| Alberta | 43 (2.9%) | |
| Saskatchewan | 6 (0.4%) | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 2 (0.1%) | |
| Yukon | 2 (0.1%) | |
| Manitoba | 1 (0.1%) | |
| New Brunswick | 1 (0.1%) | |
| Nova Scotia | 1 (0.1%) | |
Abbreviations: GBMSM, gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men; non-GBMSM, all other sexual identities and behaviours, including those for whom we have no information on sex/gender and gender(s) of sexual partner(s); N/A, not applicable