2 more cases of deadly mpox strain detected in UK

Mpox: Two new infections in London linked to deadly Clade IB strain as UK confirms three cases so far
Two additional UK cases of the potentially deadly Clade Ib strain of mpox have been confirmed among household contacts of the first reported case, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
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"Mpox is very infectious in households with close contact and ... in a patient who had recently travelled to affected countries in Africa, was detected in London and the individual has been transferred to a specialist hospital. The two new patients are ...
Two more cases of deadly strain of the mpox virus found in London
It brings the total number of cases of the Clade Ib mpox strain to three. The two patients are currently under specialist care at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London. The UKHSA said the risk to the UK population “remains low”.
First UK case of new clade 1b mpox variant detected in London
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced on October 30, 2024, that it has detected the first case of infection with a new variant of the mpox virus, Clade 1b, in London. The individual had recently traveled to African countries experiencing community cases of Clade 1b mpox.
First case of new Mpox strain clade 1b detected in London
The Mpox clade 1b case was detected in London after the person returned from Africa; risk to the wider population "remains low".
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