New Strain of MPOX Detected in European Traveler in Thailand

SOURCE www.independent.co.uk
A European man, 66, arrived from an unnamed African country and is suspected to have the Clade 1 variant of a more dangerous strain of mpox. Authorities in Thailand are monitoring individuals who may have been in contact with the patient.

Key Points

  • European man, 66, arrived from an unnamed African country and is suspected of having the Clade 1 variant of a more dangerous strain of mpox
  • Authorities in Thailand are monitoring 43 individuals who may have been in contact with the patient
  • Clade 1 is considered more severe than Clade 2 and is classified as a high consequence infectious disease

Pros

  • Quick identification and quarantine of the infected individual
  • Monitoring of individuals who may have been in contact with the patient

Cons

  • Potential for the new strain to spread further if not contained