Virulent New Monkeypox Possibly Circulating Locally in L.A. County

Virulent Monkeypox Strain in Los Angeles Sparks Outbreak Fears

Los Angeles County health officials are investigating the potential local spread of a dangerous new strain of monkeypox, now referred to as Mpox. The strain, known as Clade I, is more severe than previously circulating types and was previously confined to regions in Africa. Three individuals in L.A. County have tested positive without any international travel history, raising serious concern that the virus is spreading locally for the first time…

Virulent New Monkeypox Possibly Circulating Locally in L.A. County

Three people were hospitalized before being sent home to quarantine and recover from "Clade I" infections that were acquired within the U.S.