Mpox Strain Spreading in LA County: 3rd Case Confirmed
- Here's a breakdown of the details provided in the text, focusing on the key details about the mpox outbreak:
- * Clade I Mpox: A different strain of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is spreading, primarily in central and eastern African countries.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) * California Department of Public Health * san Mateo County Health Department * Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services
Here’s a breakdown of the details provided in the text, focusing on the key details about the mpox outbreak:
Key Points:
* Clade I Mpox: A different strain of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is spreading, primarily in central and eastern African countries.
* Geographic Spread: Cases have been reported in several regions globally, including Asia, Australia, Europe, South America, and the U.S.
* U.S. Risk Assessment:
* General Population: The CDC considers the risk to the general U.S. population as “low.”
* Gay and Bisexual Men: The risk is considered “low to moderate” for gay and bisexual men who have multiple sexual partners.
* First U.S. Case: The first U.S. case of Clade I mpox was reported 11 months ago in California. The individual had recently traveled to Africa and experienced mild illness.
* Symptoms & Treatment: Most peopel recover within 2-4 weeks. Antiviral treatments are available for those with or at risk of severe illness.
* Image: the article includes an image showing the countries in central and eastern Africa reporting Clade I mpox cases. (the image is a map from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
* Vaccine: The text ends mid-sentence, likely discussing the Jynneos vaccine.
Sources Cited:
* U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
* California Department of Public Health
* san Mateo County Health Department
* Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services