First known case of rare mpox strain confirmed in United States

The World Health Organization renamed monkeypox to ‘mpox’ to address complaints of racism and stigma, with the first U.S. case of the new strain identified in California. The risk to the public is deemed low, with officials monitoring close contacts for potential transmission. The new mpox strain primarily spreads through close contact and has caused over 31,000 confirmed cases globally, mainly in African countries, prompting enhanced travel precautions in affected regions.

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