The CDC has issued a warning about an increase in clade I mpox cases in Africa, prompting concerns about potential global spread. While no cases have been reported in the U.S., clinicians are advised to be vigilant for possible cases in travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Clade I mpox is associated with higher case fatality rates and can be transmitted sexually. The CDC is urging for clade-specific testing and appropriate medical treatment if any cases are detected in the U.S. Overall, the agency is emphasizing the importance of containment strategies to prevent the spread of this potentially deadly virus.
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CDC concerned about spread of deadlier mpox strain
