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Rising cases of a more lethal mpox variant in Congo could pose a global threat if not contained, experts caution.
- Nearly 20,000 cases and 1,000 deaths reported in Congo due to the Clade I mpox strain since January 2023.
- Clade I has a higher mortality rate compared to Clade II, which caused the 2022 global outbreak.
- The CDC urges at-risk populations to get vaccinated as the virus shows signs of resurgence in the U.S.
- Researchers discovered a new Clade Ib strain in Congo, raising concerns about detection and spread.
- Global health organizations are called to take urgent action to prevent another widespread outbreak.
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- Democratic Republic of the Congo Country in Central Africa
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