L.A. County Reports First Local Case of More Severe, Easily Spread Mpox Strain
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Two cases of a potentially more severe strain of mpox, known as Clade I, have been confirmed in Los Angeles County, marking the first detection of this strain in the U.S. among individuals with no recent travel history to high-risk areas. Clade I may cause more severe illness and spread more easily than the more common Clade II. Health officials emphasize continued surveillance, vaccination, and public awareness to manage the risk, which remains low for the general population.
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