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First U.S. Case of Severe Mpox Strain Detected in California

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First U.S. Case of Severe Mpox Strain Detected in California
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San Mateo County in California has reported the first U.S. case of the clade I mpox strain, according to the California Department of Public Health. Mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus, can lead to symptoms like rash, fever, and muscle aches. The CDC notes that mpox spreads through close contact, and advises vaccination and precautions to prevent transmission. Residents are encouraged to get vaccinated, avoid intimate contact if exposed, and follow hygiene practices to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.

Topics:top-newshealth#cdc#clade-i#health#mpox#public-health#san-mateo-county
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  1. First known case of mpox strain reported in Bay Area county  KRON4
  2. United States’ first known case of more severe strain of mpox confirmed in California  CNN
  3. US reports first case of Clade I mpox in California  BBC.com
  4. US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler  The Associated Press
  5. First U.S. case of severe monkeypox strain reported in San Mateo County  CBS San Francisco

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