Results for: clade I

A new, more transmissible and severe strain of mpox (Clade I) has emerged in Africa and is spreading globally, prompting authorities in Europe, China, and other countries to intensify screening efforts. The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global health emergency, and vaccine donations are being coordinated. The new strain has been confirmed in Sweden, and Pakistan is conducting sequencing to determine if it is the new strain. While the risk to the public in the US is considered low, healthcare providers are being advised to be vigilant.

A virulent strain of the monkeypox virus, clade I, has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), exhibiting the ability to spread through sexual contact. This strain is more lethal than those involved in previous outbreaks, including the global spread in 2022. The outbreak poses a significant risk of wider transmission, particularly among sex workers, and has raised concerns among scientists about a possible resurgence similar to the mpox outbreak in 2022. International support is dringendly needed to provide vaccinations and enhance diagnostic capabilities within the DRC.