The first case of infection with a severe strain of monkeypox, clade I, has been identified in the United States.
The corresponding statement was made by the California Department of Health.
A dangerous disease has been detected in a person who had visited Africa and recently returned to the United States.
It is emphasized that the detected case is associated with an outbreak of monkeypox in some African regions.
The patient is isolated at home and is recovering, MIA " Russia Today " quotes a translated quote from a statement from the California Department of Health.
The department emphasized that there is no concern that a severe strain of monkeypox has begun to spread in the state or throughout the country. There is also no evidence that this phenomenon is taking place.
What is known about the clade I strain
This strain of monkeypox is considered severe.
The above-mentioned department emphasized that clade I causes more serious consequences than clade II, which has already entered the United States.
At the same time, the American agency believes that the disease caused by a more severe strain may become easier to treat.
For reference
Monkeypox is an infectious disease of animals and humans, characterized by fever, general intoxication and the appearance of exanthema.
