"A newer variant of mpox, the virus formerly known as monkeypox, is now spreading through some communities in the US and Europe. The risk to the general public is low, but community transmission in new places signals greater challenges for public health to detect cases and stop the spread. In October, California announced three cases of the newer variant, known as clade Ib."
"All three of the patients two in Los Angeles and one in Long Beach were hospitalized and are now recovering. None of the patients had apparent links to each other and none had traveled internationally recently, indicating the virus is likely spreading undetected in some communities. There have been six cases of the new mpox variant found among travelers in the US, but this is the first sign of community spread."
A newer clade Ib mpox variant is circulating in some US and European communities. Community transmission in new locations complicates public health efforts to detect cases and halt spread. Three October cases in California (two in Los Angeles, one in Long Beach) required hospitalization and are now recovering. None of those patients had apparent links to each other or recent international travel, suggesting undetected local spread. Six prior US cases were among travelers, making the California cases the first clear sign of community spread domestically. More than 44,000 mpox cases were reported in 2025, exceeding 2024 totals.
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