The recent confirmation of mpox Clade Ib in Thailand raises global health concerns as it has a death rate of 3%, higher than previous strains.
The version, Clade Ib, has been detected outside Africa for only the second time and is attributed to a worrying pattern of transmission and increased fatality.
Health officials are particularly alarmed because Clade Ib appears to spread primarily through heterosexual contact, contrasting with the previous outbreak's focus on men who had sex with men.
Infection emerged in a 66-year-old European man who worked in an African country, showcasing how interconnected global travel can facilitate the virus's spread.
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