Mpox found in North Carolina wastewater, Health Dept. says
- North Carolina health officials detected mpox virus particles in Greenville wastewater samples.
- Routine testing by the state's network revealed the presence of Clade I mpox.
- The state had not previously detected this clade.
- NC Health Secretary Dev Sangvai stated the virus is potentially present.
- Officials urge vigilance and note the detection suggests possible undiagnosed local cases.
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STATE: Mpox found in wastewater in North Carolina, NCDHHS urges public to be on alert - The Stanly News & Press
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is asking people and providers to be on alert for mpox cases following the detection of mpox particles in multiple sewage samples found through routine wastewater testing. This year there have been two cases of mpox in North Carolina and the new wastewater detections were determined to be another type, clade I, not previously found in North Carolina. These detections indicate p…


Mpox found in North Carolina wastewater, Health Dept. says
NORTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Mpox particles have been detected in several wastewater samples in eastern North Carolina, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services. Officials are asking people and providers to be aware of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in the state. So far, there have been two mpox cases in the state; however, a new strain, clade I, has been detected in the wastewater for the first time in NC. Autho…
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