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First Case Of New Mpox Strain In US, Confirms New York Health Department

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The New York State Department of Health confirmed the first case of the new <span><a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health/mpox">mpox</a></span> strain on Tuesday. This has added to global concerns over the spread of the less known viruses and their variants. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also confirmed a total of three cases, one in California, in Georgia and the last on in New Hampshire. All these were caused by strain clade Ib. The CDC also said that these three cases were not linked.

As per the World Health Organization (WHO) the global outbreak of clade IIb began in 2022, leading to WHO declaring the outbreak as a global public health emergency for the second time in two years. At the same time there have been rising outbreaks of clades Ia and Ib affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African countries. Clade Ib has also been detected beyond Africa, including in England and now in the US. 

It is an offshoot of clade I, which has been spreading person to person.

As per the CDC, Clade I has two subclades: clade Ia and clade Ib. The former is more prevalent in Central Africa, where people may have gotten clade Ia mpox through contact with infected dead or live wild animals, household transmission, or patient care. A high proportion of these cases have been reported in children who are younger than 15 years of age. 

Whereas the latter strain is identified in eastern DRC. It has spread through intimate and adult sexual contact between different demographics. It has also spread across heterosexual individuals and sex trade workers, however, it has a lower case-fatality rate than those with clade Ia mpox.

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Mpox is a viral infection similar to smallpox. Symptoms include fever, headaches, muscle pain, and a rash that turns into scabs before healing. It spreads through direct contact with the rash, or body fluids. For those with chronic conditions like diabetes, mpox can be especially serious.

After an incubation period of 5 to 21 days of getting infected, the symptoms start with fever, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue. A key feature is swollen lymph nodes, which appear before the rash. The rash typically begins on the face and spreads to the rest of the body, including the hands and feet. The lesions go through stages—from flat spots (macules) to raised bumps (papules), fluid-filled blisters (vesicles), pus-filled spots (pustules), and finally scabs, which eventually fall off.

Though the disease usually lasts 2 to 4 weeks and resolves on its own, severe cases can occur, particularly in children, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Complications may include secondary infections, breathing problems, and, in rare cases, death.

<h4>What are the ways to prevent it?</h4>

Vaccination: Smallpox vaccines can protect against mpox, but availability may be limited. However, vaccines are in the making. The WHO has also asked vaccine manufacturers to fast-track the process of submission and approval of the vaccine.

Hygiene: Regular handwashing, avoiding contact with infected materials, and keeping distance from those infected can help reduce transmission.

Routine Monitoring: Regular check-ups for managing diabetes and other conditions are essential to catch any complications from mpox early. In case you notice the signs, get a check up done. RT-PCR kits are also readily available to detect mpox.

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The New York State Department of Health confirmed the first case of the new mpox strain on Tuesday. This has added to global concerns over the spread of the less known viruses and their variants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also confirmed a total of three cases, one in California, in Georgia and the last on in New Hampshire. All these were caused by strain clade Ib. The CDC also said that these three cases were not linked.What is the Clade IB variant?As per the World Health Organization (WHO) the global outbreak of clade IIb began in 2022, leading to WHO declaring the outbreak as a global public health emergency for the second time in two years. At the same time there have been rising outbreaks of clades Ia and Ib affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African countries. Clade Ib has also been detected beyond Africa, including in England and now in the US. It is an offshoot of clade I, which has been spreading person to person.As per the CDC, Clade I has two subclades: clade Ia and clade Ib. The former is more prevalent in Central Africa, where people may have gotten clade Ia mpox through contact with infected dead or live wild animals, household transmission, or patient care. A high proportion of these cases have been reported in children who are younger than 15 years of age. Whereas the latter strain is identified in eastern DRC. It has spread through intimate and adult sexual contact between different demographics. It has also spread across heterosexual individuals and sex trade workers, however, it has a lower case-fatality rate than those with clade Ia mpox.ALSO READ: UK Reports New Case Of Mpox Variant Clade Ib- Is The Risk To UK Growing?What Is Mpox?Mpox is a viral infection similar to smallpox. Symptoms include fever, headaches, muscle pain, and a rash that turns into scabs before healing. It spreads through direct contact with the rash, or body fluids. For those with chronic conditions like diabetes, mpox can be especially serious.What are the symptoms?After an incubation period of 5 to 21 days of getting infected, the symptoms start with fever, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue. A key feature is swollen lymph nodes, which appear before the rash. The rash typically begins on the face and spreads to the rest of the body, including the hands and feet. The lesions go through stages—from flat spots (macules) to raised bumps (papules), fluid-filled blisters (vesicles), pus-filled spots (pustules), and finally scabs, which eventually fall off.Though the disease usually lasts 2 to 4 weeks and resolves on its own, severe cases can occur, particularly in children, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Complications may include secondary infections, breathing problems, and, in rare cases, death.What are the ways to prevent it?Vaccination: Smallpox vaccines can protect against mpox, but availability may be limited. However, vaccines are in the making. The WHO has also asked vaccine manufacturers to fast-track the process of submission and approval of the vaccine.Hygiene: Regular handwashing, avoiding contact with infected materials, and keeping distance from those infected can help reduce transmission.Routine Monitoring: Regular check-ups for managing diabetes and other conditions are essential to catch any complications from mpox early. In case you notice the signs, get a check up done. RT-PCR kits are also readily available to detect mpox.