New Mpox Strain Detected in UK
Update: 2025-12-08
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A new mpox strain, a blend of clade one B and clade two B, has been discovered in England. This strain, found in a traveler from Asia, has UK health officials working to understand its implications. Vaccination is recommended for high-risk individuals, with studies showing the vaccine to be 75-80% effective against clade two B. However, its effectiveness against clade one B is yet to be determined. Genomic testing aided in the detection of this new strain, emphasizing the global circulation and evolution of mpox.
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