First Confirmed Case of More Severe Mpox Strain in Manitoba, Canada

November 23, 2024 TruthUSA

The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed the country’s first case of a more severe type of mpox in a person in Manitoba, although it says the risk to the general population remains low.

The agency indicates that the travel-related case is linked to an ongoing outbreak of clade 1 mpox in central and eastern Africa.

The individual sought medical attention for mpox symptoms in Canada shortly after returning and is currently isolating, with contact tracing underway.

While clade 2 mpox has been present in Canada since 2022, this marks the first confirmed case of clade 1 in the country.

Research shows that clade 1 is generally more contagious and results in more severe illness compared to clade 2.

Mpox is a contagious viral infection that causes a painful rash and may be accompanied by symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, and back, joint, and muscle pain.