New Mpox Strain Detected in the U.S.
A new type of monkeypox has been found in the U.S., causing concern among health officials.
On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Health confirmed a case of clade Ib monkeypox. This virus causes a rash on the hands, feet, chest, face, mouth, and genitals.
It is similar to clade I monkeypox, which is more dangerous and can kill 3 to 11 percent of infected people. However, early studies show that this new strain is less deadly, with a fatality rate of less than 1 percent, and usually causes mild illness.
A new type of monkeypox has been found in the U.S., worrying health officials.
This is the fourth case since November 15, with other cases reported in California, Georgia, and New Hampshire.
New York did not share details about its case, but the other patients had recently traveled back to the U.S. from other countries.
There is no sign that the virus is spreading between people, and the cases do not seem to be connected.
In California, the patient had a mild illness and stayed at home in isolation. The patient in New Hampshire was also isolated at home.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed three cases of a new mpox strain in the country. The cases were found in California, Georgia, and New Hampshire. The CDC said these cases are not connected.
In August, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years. This happened after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to nearby countries.
The New York State Department of Health did not share more details about the case.