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 U.S. Case of Spreading New Mpox Type 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.
U.S. health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
First known case of rare mpox strain confirmed in United States
A new strain of mpox has been confirmed on American shores after a traveler returned to California from a visit to Africa, but risk to the public remains "very low."
Mpox strain identified for first time in US, health officials say
Health officials on Saturday said they have identified the first U.S. case of an mpox strain that has recently prompted global health alerts over concerns about its spread, severity and transmissibility.
First U.S. case of deadlier mpox virus strain reported in California
The individual is recovering after traveling from Africa, where an outbreak that has killed hundreds is spreading.
United States’ first known case of more severe strain of mpox confirmed in California
The United States’ first known case of a more severe strain of mpox was confirmed in California, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Saturday. The risk of clade I mpox to the public remains low,
California Confirms First Clade I Mpox Case
A case of clade of I mpox has been confirmed in California, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Saturday, marking the first case of the strain the United States. The CDC said the case was diagnosed in a person who recently traveled from Eastern Africa.
First U.S. case of mpox variant reported in San Mateo County
There is no evidence that the strain is spreading in California or the U.S., and the risk of contracting Clade I mpox in the U.S. remains low.
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First U.S. Case of New Mpox Strain Spotted in Traveler
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First US case of clade I mpox variant diagnosed in San Mateo County, patient isolating
A San Mateo County resident was diagnosed with the first known case in the United States of a certain variation of mpox, known as clade I mpox, the county’s health department and California Department ...
Traveler treated in Northern California is 1st reported case of new form of mpox, say US health officials
Health officials say they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo.
Africa CDC Endorses First Locally Made Mpox Diagnostic Test
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention approved the first locally made diagnostic test for mpox, as the agency ...
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First U.S. Case of New mpox Strain Identified in Northern California, Public Risk Considered Low
The first U.S. case of a new mpox strain is identified in California, with low public risk, amidst global responses to the ...
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UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa
British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged ...
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First case of new form of mpox reported in the U.S.
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Africa CDC endorses first locally made mpox test
The African Union's health watchdog said Thursday it has endorsed an mpox test from Morocco, hailing it as a "major ...
First mpox case linked to African outbreak reported in U.S.
California health officials have confirmed the first U.S. mpox case caused by the Clade I variant linked to the ongoing mpox ...