Registration is related to an ongoing outbreak of subtype 1 of the disease in Central and East Africa
A (Public Health Agency of Canada) reported in Friday (22.Nov.2024) that the country registered the 1º case of mpox clade 1 in Canada. One person in Manitoba has been diagnosed with the disease and is receiving treatment. The information is from .
“The individual sought medical attention for mpox symptoms in Canada shortly after his return and is currently in isolation.”the agency said in a statement.
PHAC said the case is travel-related and associated with an ongoing outbreak of subtype 1 mpox in East and Central Africa. He stated that he was working in collaboration with public health authorities in Manitoba.
The agency also said that while the risk to the population of Canada is low at this time, the situation will be actively monitored. It said a public health investigation, including contact tracing, is ongoing.
MPOX OUTBREAK
Although mpox clade 2 has been circulating in Canada since 2022, this is the 1st case of mpox clade 1 confirmed in Canada. You United States the 1st case of the new variant on Saturday (16.nov.2024), as well as , in October.
A (World Health Organization) In August 2024, the disease was declared a public health emergency of international importance after the new variant of the virus (clade 1b) spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighboring countries.
Mpox is a viral infection that spreads through close contact and typically causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions. It is usually mild but can be lethal.
