More Severe Mpox Variant Found in the U.S. for the First Time. Here’s What We Know
California health officials have recently reported the first known case of clade I mpox to be detected in the U.S.
A more severe strain of mpox has been detected in the U.S. for the first time
The patient was traveling from East Africa, where the mpox disease is endemic. The CDC says the strain does not present a high risk to the general population.
First US case of mpox strain reported in California
The California Department of Public Health has confirmed the first known case of Clade I mpox in the U.S., following laboratory testing of a patient who recently traveled from East Africa.
California confirms first case of even more deadly mpox strain
The World Health Organization issued a global health emergency over the spread of the new, more lethal clade I mpox strain.
First known case of mpox strain reported in Bay Area county
The county of San Mateo has now had the first reported case of clade I mpox in the United States, according to the California Department of Public Health (CPDH). What is mpox? Mpox is an infectious disease that can cause a painful rash,
First U.S. Case of Severe Form of Mpox Reported in California
A person in California has tested positive for a form of mpox causing a widespread epidemic in Africa, the state’s Department of Public Health reported on Saturday. It is the first known case in the United States.
First Severe Mpox Case Detected in U.S. After Travel to Africa
Health officials in the United States are on alert following the confirmation of a severe case of mpox, a disease characterized by a painful rash. The infected individual had recently returned from Africa,
California Reports The First Case Of A New, A Severe Type Of Mpox
California‘s Department of Public Health has reported the state’s first positive test for a type of mpox known as Clade Ib. The person who tested positive was diagnosed in San Mateo County, near San Francisco,
Health officials identify first known case of new, more severe mpox in the US
Although clade II mpox has been circulating in the United States since 2022, clade I mpox has never been reported in the United States before now. The risk to the public remains low. (Scripps News)
First known U.S. case of more severe mpox strain reported in California
California reports first U.S. case of new mpox strain in San Mateo County, health officials say
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of ...
First U.S. case of more aggressive mpox detected
Health officials have confirmed a U.S. case of an aggressive new form of mpox, detected in northern California in someone who ...
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California confirms first known U.S. case of emerging mpox strain; risk to public 'very low'
California health officials confirmed Saturday the first known case of an emerging mpox strain in the United States, ...
First known U.S. case of mpox clade I found in Calif.; risk to public 'low'
Health officials in California confirmed Saturday they have identified the first known case of a more severe form of mpox ...
California confirms first US case of more severe mpox strain -- but risk to public remains low
Health officials in California have confirmed the first domestic case of a more severe strain of mpox in a traveler from ...
California Confirms First U.S. Case of New Mpox Strain in San Mateo Resident
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in San Mateo upon return, according to the California Department of ...
New mpox strain reported in San Mateo County, health officials say
San Mateo County health officials said on Saturday they have reported the first known case of clade I mpox in California and ...
Nigeria begins delayed mpox vaccination programme
Nigeria started mpox vaccinations on Monday, administering shots to health workers and people with weak immune systems at ...