First known US case of person infected with new mpox strain reported

New strain is more transmissible than previous strains

The first known case of a person in the United States infected with a new strain of mpox has been reported, health officials said. The case was identified in a Massachusetts resident who recently traveled to Canada, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new strain, known as MPX-B.1, is more transmissible than previous strains of mpox, but it is not yet known if it is more severe. Symptoms of mpox include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes. The CDC is urging people who have traveled to areas where mpox is spreading to be aware of the symptoms of the disease and to seek medical attention if they develop any of these symptoms.

Steps to prevent the spread of mpox

People who are infected with mpox should isolate themselves from others until their symptoms have resolved. Close contacts of people who are infected with mpox should be vaccinated against the disease. There is no specific treatment for mpox, but the symptoms can be managed with supportive care.

More information about mpox

Mpox is a rare disease that is caused by the mpox virus. The virus is related to the smallpox virus, but it is not as severe. Mpox is typically spread through close contact with an infected person's bodily fluids or contaminated objects. The symptoms of mpox can range from mild to severe. Most people who get mpox recover within a few weeks.