Thailand reports suspected mpox case from new strain: Video
Thailand has reported one suspected case of a new, more dangerous strain of mpox.
The patient, a 66-year-old European who arrived in Bangkok from Africa, was hospitalised with symptoms on August 15.
Officials believe the strain is Clade 1, which has a higher death rate than Clade 2. Forty-two people who had close contact with the patient are being monitored.
Mpox cases are rising in Africa, with outbreaks in several countries since July. The virus, formerly known as monkeypox, causes fever and skin lesions and is more dangerous for children.
"His condition is okay, with no severe symptoms. We hope that by this Friday, we can confirm whether it's the Clade 1b variant or not," the Head of Thailand's Department of Disease Control, Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn said during a press conference.
