California officials confirm 1st US case of severe mpox strain with no travel history

LACo Health Officials Confirm 2nd Area Patient with Severe Mpox Strain

LOS ANGELES (KESQ) - The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today confirmed another case of a more severe strain of mpox in a local patient who has no known history of travel to areas where the virus is usually found.    The L.A. County announced came two days after Long Beach health officials

Mpox strain that may be more severe and easily spread is found in L.A. County for first time

It’s the first time this particular type of mpox, known as “Clade I,” has been found in the United States among people who had no history of traveling overseas to high-risk areas.

2nd case of severe mpox strain confirmed in LA County patient with no travel history, officials say

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed another case of a more severe strain of mpox in a local patient.

California mpox cases raise concerns. But health officials say the risk remains low

Investigators suspect that two Californians diagnosed with mpox may be the first U.S. cases resulting from the local spread of a different version of the virus.

California officials confirm 1st US case of severe mpox strain with no travel history

The first U.S. case of a more severe strain of mpox without any recent travel history has been identified in California.

Long Beach officials investigate patient with severe mpox strain

Long Beach health officials continue to investigate the infection of a resident with a more severe strain of mpox -- the first known case of the disease in the...