UKHSA detects first case of Clade Ib mpox
30 October 2024
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected the first case of Clade Ib mpox in the United Kingdom.
The case is a resident of England who recently travelled to West Africa. The individual is receiving care at a specialist NHS infectious disease unit and is in a stable condition.
Clade Ib is a new variant of mpox that was first identified in West Africa in 2021. It is more transmissible than previous variants and can cause more severe illness.
The UKHSA is working with partners to investigate the case and identify any potential contacts. Public health measures are being put in place to prevent the spread of the virus.
Dr Meera Chand, Director of Clinical and Emerging Infections at UKHSA, said: “We are working closely with NHS partners to investigate the case and identify any potential contacts. Public health measures are being put in place to prevent the spread of the virus.”
“We are reminding people to be aware of the symptoms of mpox and to seek medical advice if they have concerns. The symptoms of mpox include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and fatigue. A rash can develop, often beginning on the face, which then spreads to other parts of the body.”
“Anyone who has recently travelled to West Africa and has mpox symptoms should contact a healthcare professional as soon as possible.”
The UKHSA is also advising healthcare professionals to be aware of the symptoms of mpox and to test patients who present with these symptoms.
Further information on mpox is available on the UKHSA website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/monkeypox
UKHSA detects first case of Clade Ib mpox
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