
New Delhi: India has reported its first case of Monkeypox (Mpox) caused by the fast-spreading Clade 1B strain. This comes just a month after the WHO declared Mpox a disease of international concern.
Infection caused by the Clade 1B strain is known to be more transmissible and has a higher fatality rate compared to Clade II.
Earlier case of Mpox
The earlier case of Mpox that was reported in India was a 26-year-old resident of Haryana who tested positive for the previous West African Clade II strain in early September.
The Kerala health department has announced plans to release revised guidelines for the prevention and treatment of Mpox.