The California Department of Public Health has officially reported the first known case of clade I mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. As reported by the CDC, the case is related to the ongoing outbreak of the same in Central and Eastern Africa. However, the risk of transmission to the general public remains low.
The infected individual has been confined to their home. Reportedly, they contracted the infection after traveling to Africa. Notably, earlier this year, the World Health Organization declared Mpox a global health emergency.
The news has broken out on the internet, and scores online are blaming the President-elect. Here's how one user reacted:
"Same president new pandemic."
Several more decided to chime in:
"i just opened the app broo," one user joked.
"Can we stay in the house again. I really didn’t have a problem away from people😂," another opined.
"Government be making strains like it’s weed lol," a third person joked.
Many more commented with memes, jokes, and pointed remarks:
"They done created a new one chaiii," one user quipped.
"Weirdest Month of my life," another commented.
"Not this again.. everybody about going to hiding," someone else joked.
Many more chipped in:
"Are yall sure they're not cooking these things up in a lab," one user jokingly asked.
'“Detected”😂😂 more like “created”' another user posited.
Several online were of the belief that new strain is a ploy to control the world. Others added that they just don't care, while some even asserted that another quarantine would be better for the world.
All we know about mpox
According to the CDC Newsroom, the infected individual is not on any specific mpox treatment, and the symptoms are getting better. Furthermore, the CDC is testing the patient's specimens for additional viral characterization, and the agency has joined forces with the state to locate any potential contacts.
It is important to note that casual contact does not put one at risk for mpox. However, it is important to avoid close contact with those infected. It is also advised to avoid contact with materials used by those infected, including, but not limited to, clothing, bedding, and toothbrushes.
While in the past, Clade 1 infections may have been more severe than Clade II, "recent infections from Clade I mpox may not be as clinically severe as in previous outbreaks," the CDC claims. the Mpox virus is in the same family as the smallpox but is typically less dangerous.
Symptoms of the same include fever, headaches, swellings, back pain, and aching muscles. In some cases, a rash may develop on the hands, feet, chest, face, mouth, or near the genitals.
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According to ABC News, this is the first reported case of the clade 1b virus in the nation. The first case in Africa can be traced back to Congo in September.
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