California officials confirm first 3 unrelated
US cases of severe mpox strain with no
travel history
Posted By: NorthernDog, 10/18/2025 9:57:05 AM
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- The California Department of Public Health and local health officials in Long Beach and Los Angeles County have identified three unrelated cases of clade I mpox in Californians who did not report recent travel outside the United States. Prior cases of clade I mpox in the United States have been associated with international travel to areas where clade I mpox is circulating. (Snip) "Clade I mpox cases can be severe. Risk of severe disease and hospitalization are highest for people with weakened immune systems, so it's critical to protect yourself by getting both doses of the mpox
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California officials confirm first 3 unrelated
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Let's remember they changed the name of MonkeyPox to 'M-Pox' so people didn't feel bad about the disease. Now a more virulent strain is spreading and who knows how many already have it.