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India Reports First Case of New Mpox Strain
Context
India has confirmed its first case of a new strain of mpox, known as clade 1b, which has prompted a public health emergency alert from the World Health Organization (WHO). This variant is highly transmissible and is linked to recent outbreaks in Africa.
About Mpox
- The WHO declared mpox a public health emergency in August 2023 due to its spread, particularly the more dangerous clade 1b variant.
- Mpox is a viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus.
- There are two variants of mpox that are distinct in nature that influence the severity of the disease and its impact on affected populations.
- Symptoms: Previously known as monkeypox, mpox can lead to painful skin lesions and other symptoms, including: Fever, Muscle aches, Swollen lymph nodes, Body lesions
- If untreated, mpox can be serious and potentially deadly.
- Transmission of Mpox: Mpox spreads from animals to humans and can also be transmitted between people through:
- Close contact, including skin-to-skin interaction
- Sexual contact
- Breathing or talking closely with an infected person
What is clade 1b?
- These strains are:
- clade 1b (The Central African (Congo Basin) strain)
- clade 2 ( West African strain)
- The clade 1b strain is known for its higher virulence, leading to more severe symptoms and complications.
- Patients infected with the Central African strain are at greater risk of experiencing serious health issues, including a higher mortality rate of up to 10%.
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