California Reports First U.S. Case of Aggressive Mpox Strain
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A California resident has been diagnosed with a more severe strain of the mpox virus, marking the first U.S. case of this variant, which has caused significant illness and fatalities in Central and Eastern Africa. The individual, who recently traveled from Africa, is currently isolating and recovering at home after receiving medical care in San Mateo County.
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