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What will be the severity of symptoms in new mpox clade Ib cases in China by April 30, 2025?
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China Manages Outbreak of 5 Cases of New Mpox Strain Clade Ib Linked to Foreign Traveler
Jan 9, 2025, 10:22 AM
Chinese health authorities have detected a new mutated strain of the mpox virus, identified as clade Ib, marking a cluster outbreak within the country. The outbreak, which has been effectively managed, originated from a foreign individual with a history of travel and residence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A total of five cases have been reported, including four additional cases among close contacts, with symptoms described as mild, including rashes and blisters. The World Health Organization had previously declared a global public health emergency due to the spread of mpox, which has been reported in over 120 countries since 2022. The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention stated that no further cases have been detected among other contacts.
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