US records first case of new Mpox strain
A case of Clade 1b mpox has been recorded in the US for the first time, health officials have said.
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Mpox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and other animals. Symptoms include a rash that forms blisters and then crusts over, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. The illness is usually mild, and most infected individuals recover within a few weeks without treatment. The time from exposure to the onset of symptoms ranges from three to seventeen days, and symptoms typically last from two to four weeks. However, cases may be severe, especially in children, pregnant women, or people with suppressed immune systems.
A case of Clade 1b mpox has been recorded in the US for the first time, health officials have said.