Rare Mpox Strain Detected in Australia
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Rare mpox strain detected in Australia
Mpox was first detected in Australia in 2022. Photo: Getty Images Authorities in Australia fear the number of hospital contacts could grow as they trace health staff after a rare strain of mpox was detected in an overseas traveller.
·Otago, New Zealand
Read Full ArticleRare mpox strain identified in Queensland outbreak
Health authorities have confirmed that a case of a rare strain of mpox has been detected in Southern Queensland. The patient is being treated at Logan Hospital and there is no particular concerns for their health. They acquired the virus in central Africa, and authorities say its unlikely there will be any secondary transmission. Queensland Health says the patient has the clade 1 mpox strain, which is known to cause more severe illness. “The com…
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