Los Angeles County Reports First Local Case of More Severe Mpox Strain
Health officials have confirmed the first case of the more severe clade I mpox strain in Los Angeles County in an adult with no recent travel history to areas where the virus typically circulates.
The individual was hospitalized but is now recovering at home. This is the second clade I mpox case in the county and the second in the nation involving someone without known international travel.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is working with the California Department of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the infections, conduct contact tracing, and prevent further spread.
Mpox has two main strains: clade I and clade II.
Mpox, previously known as monkeypoxAuthor's summary: LA County reports a severe mpox case.