Thailand Confirms Asia's First Case of New, Deadlier Mpox Strain
- Thailand confirmed Asia's first known case of a new, deadlier strain of mpox in a 66-year-old European traveler from Africa. - The patient, who arrived on Aug 14, was diagnosed with mpox Clade 1b, a strain declared a global public health emergency by the WHO. - The infected individual is currently quarantined in a hospital, with the specific African country of origin not disclosed. - Mpox cases and deaths are surging in Africa, with outbreaks reported in several countries including DR Congo, Burundi, and Kenya. - The new Clade 1b strain, more deadly and transmissible, has a mortality rate of 3.6%, particularly affecting children. Source: [CNA](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thailand-mpox-case-asia-first-deadlier-strain-confirmed-traveller-africa-4561271)
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