The mpox virus case confirmed in Pakistan will undergo genetic sequencing to understand if it's related to the deadly Clade 1 variant identified in Sweden.
Epidemiologist Magnus Gisslen emphasized that the Clade 1 variant, found in Sweden, spreads more easily and has been connected to significant outbreaks in Africa.
The WHO's declaration of a public health emergency comes amid escalating numbers in Africa, with Clade 1 variant causing 14,000 cases and over 524 deaths this year.
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