First case of dangerous Clade 1 strain of Mpox found in US, if you want to avoid it then understand the symptoms.

What is Mpox Clade 1 variant?

There are two different clades of Mpox virus. Clade 1 (with subclades 1A and 1B) and Clade 2 (with subclades 2A and 2B). According to WHO, it spreads through skin-to-skin contact, respiratory droplets or contact with contaminated material. A clade is a group of organisms with a common ancestor.

Characteristics of Mpox Clade 1

Signs and symptoms of monkeypox usually appear within a week. Exposure K1 appears after 21 days. Its symptoms last for 2 to 4 weeks. However, this problem can persist for a long time in people with weak immune systems. Symptoms of monkeypox may vary from person to person. symptoms of monkeypox These include high fever, severe headache, muscle pain and swollen lymph nodes. Apart from this, sore throat, back pain, lack of energy are also symptoms of monkeypox.

Clade 1 found in these countries

Cases of monkeypox strain clade 1B have been found in countries such as Germany, Sweden, Thailand and India, but there have been no reports of its spread. However, after the arrival of the new monkeypox strain WHO has declared this global health emergency Has been declared.

Mpox a matter of concern

Infections caused by clade 1 often cause more severe disease. In such a situation, the patient has to be admitted to the hospital and the possibility of his/her death is also high. The virus can also spread through contact with an infected person or animal and through contaminated materials.

Monkeypox is spreading continuously. According to Jean Cassia, Africa CDC director general, there have been 11,147 confirmed cases of Mpox out of 53,903 in 19 African countries. In this, 1109 people died in the beginning of this year.