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Mpox case recorded in Kerala confirmed to be from fast-spreading clade 1 variant

This is India’s first case of clade 1, which is responsible for the current rise of cases in Africa.

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· Sep 24, 2024 · 01:50 pm
Kerala confirms country’s second case of Mpox in UAE returnee

The 38-year-old man was being treated for the infection’s symptoms in Malappuram.

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· Sep 19, 2024 · 12:03 pm
India confirms first Mpox case, Centre says no current sign of widespread risk to public

The government said the case was an isolated one, and was not part of the current public health emergency reported by the World Health Organization.

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· Sep 10, 2024 · 12:19 pm

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