California confirms first known U.S. case of emerging mpox strain; risk to public 'very low'
The infected individual, who received treatment in San Mateo County, recently returned from Africa, where an mpox outbreak is ongoing.
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CA reports first known U.S. case of emerging mpox strain
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has identified the first known case of clade I mpox in the United States.