The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its largest mpox outbreak ever, driven by a new, ultra-infectious and deadly strain known as clade I. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that this strain has caused 19,919 cases and 975 deaths. U.S. health officials are on high alert, warning that the virus could spread internationally, including to the United States. The CDC is urging people at risk to get vaccinated and for clinicians to be vigilant for possible cases in travelers from the DRC. The serial interval of infection has shortened to 8.7 days in 2022, compared to 14.2 days in previous years, indicating a faster spread of the disease. This resurgence poses a global threat, particularly with upcoming Pride events, where large gatherings could facilitate further transmission.
The CDC just issued a statement of concern about a potential resurgence of #mpox. This Annals & @ACPIMPhysicians forum discusses care, vaccine distribution, and prevention efforts for patients at risk: https://t.co/pmKZvgIXqq https://t.co/n4SrSeh6N9
Cases of a new group of mpox viruses in the Democratic Republic of Congo has U.S. health officials on alert https://t.co/2xOTp84lSA
With Pride events scheduled worldwide over the coming weeks, U.S. officials are bracing for a return of mpox, the infectious disease formerly called monkeypox that struck tens of thousands of gay and bisexual men worldwide in 2022. #MorningBriefing: https://t.co/QTmRyTZh3Y https://t.co/rkbny14Wz2
A deadlier version of the infectious disease is ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo, while the type that caused a 2022 outbreak among gay and bisexual men is regaining strength. https://t.co/4GjlU7OT3u
US health authorities warned Thursday that a deadlier version of mpox spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could soon cross international borders, urging those at risk to get vaccinated. https://t.co/DbgZ7L9v35
Out today from @CDCgov: New report notes “increasing number of reported suspected clade I mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) poses a global threat for potential spread.” https://t.co/fUx3UyLaqE
More Lethal Mpox Strain Surges In Congo—Here’s Why The CDC Warns Of A ‘Global Threat’ https://t.co/SUWC9d8Uzp https://t.co/mEvcOYkXt7
JUST IN: The CDC has warned of the resurgence of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, across the Democratic Republic of Congo.
🚨🇺🇨🇩BREAKING: CDC WARNS OF DEADLY MPOX OUTBREAK IN CONGO The CDC reports a record surge in mpox(monkeypox) cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with fears it could spread to the US. A more severe strain, clade I, has caused 19,919 cases and 975 deaths.… https://t.co/sAHC8oANHM
MONKEYPOX OUTBREAK REPORTED IN CONGO *
The clade I mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) raises concerns that the virus could spread to other countries. Clinicians should be alert for possible cases in travelers from DRC. Learn more in @CDCMMWR: https://t.co/KeUlLazeKn https://t.co/ZxHb6vMLZM
JUST IN - Congo is suffering biggest mpox outbreak ever that could soon spread to US...after arrival of new, ultra-infectious, deadly strain, CDC report warns - Daily Mail
U.S. officials are bracing for a return of mpox, the infectious disease formerly called monkeypox, and urging people at risk to get vaccinated. The CDC said a deadlier version of mpox is ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo. https://t.co/fCW4mGOnan
Congo is suffering biggest mpox outbreak ever that could soon spread to US...after arrival of new, ultra-infectious, deadly strain, CDC report warns https://t.co/90QGlcSdLP https://t.co/pbXgwUeHYb
Shorter infection-to-infection interval observed in 2022 mpox outbreak The serial interval was 8.7 days in 2022 and 14.2 days in previous years. https://t.co/gktxJyOFTI Photo: NIAID / Flickr cc https://t.co/8twu1ZMv4F