The emergence of a novel mpox virus strain (clade Ib) in Central Africa: A global public health concern
Monkeypox (mpox) infection gained global attention when it spread outside Africa in 2003. A novel mpox strain was identified in the Central African Republic in 2024. This new variant presents significant clinical and epidemiological differences from previously known strains. The high rate of pediatr...
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| description | Monkeypox (mpox) infection gained global attention when it spread outside Africa in 2003. A novel mpox strain was identified in the Central African Republic in 2024. This new variant presents significant clinical and epidemiological differences from previously known strains. The high rate of pediatric infection, shortened incubation period, rapid transmission, unusual symptoms, accelerated disease progression, and higher case fatality rate make this strain a potential public health concern. Current epidemiological data suggest a case fatality rate of approximately 8–10 %, higher than clade II (West African strain). We recommend considering this new mpox strain as a top priority for international healthcare authorities. International health organizations must provide support to nations with fragile healthcare infrastructures. Immediate actions are essential to prevent this emerging variant from escalating into a larger epidemic. Global healthcare organizations should apply lessons learned from previous outbreaks of infectious diseases to mitigate this new threat. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4b52aa45aee542d5ac375d37ad4579ef2025-08-20T02:29:34ZengElsevierJournal of Infection and Public Health1876-03412025-07-0118710278110.1016/j.jiph.2025.102781The emergence of a novel mpox virus strain (clade Ib) in Central Africa: A global public health concernZahra Labiba Ahmed0Md. Rabiul Islam1School of Pharmacy, BRAC University, Kha 224 Bir Uttam Rafiqul Islam Avenue, Merul Badda, Dhaka 1212, BangladeshCorresponding author.; School of Pharmacy, BRAC University, Kha 224 Bir Uttam Rafiqul Islam Avenue, Merul Badda, Dhaka 1212, BangladeshMonkeypox (mpox) infection gained global attention when it spread outside Africa in 2003. A novel mpox strain was identified in the Central African Republic in 2024. This new variant presents significant clinical and epidemiological differences from previously known strains. The high rate of pediatric infection, shortened incubation period, rapid transmission, unusual symptoms, accelerated disease progression, and higher case fatality rate make this strain a potential public health concern. Current epidemiological data suggest a case fatality rate of approximately 8–10 %, higher than clade II (West African strain). We recommend considering this new mpox strain as a top priority for international healthcare authorities. International health organizations must provide support to nations with fragile healthcare infrastructures. Immediate actions are essential to prevent this emerging variant from escalating into a larger epidemic. Global healthcare organizations should apply lessons learned from previous outbreaks of infectious diseases to mitigate this new threat.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034125001303MonkeypoxMpoxClade IbPoxvirusOrthopoxvirusPublic health emergency of international concern |
| spellingShingle | Zahra Labiba Ahmed Md. Rabiul Islam The emergence of a novel mpox virus strain (clade Ib) in Central Africa: A global public health concern Journal of Infection and Public Health Monkeypox Mpox Clade Ib Poxvirus Orthopoxvirus Public health emergency of international concern |
| title | The emergence of a novel mpox virus strain (clade Ib) in Central Africa: A global public health concern |
| title_full | The emergence of a novel mpox virus strain (clade Ib) in Central Africa: A global public health concern |
| title_fullStr | The emergence of a novel mpox virus strain (clade Ib) in Central Africa: A global public health concern |
| title_full_unstemmed | The emergence of a novel mpox virus strain (clade Ib) in Central Africa: A global public health concern |
| title_short | The emergence of a novel mpox virus strain (clade Ib) in Central Africa: A global public health concern |
| title_sort | emergence of a novel mpox virus strain clade ib in central africa a global public health concern |
| topic | Monkeypox Mpox Clade Ib Poxvirus Orthopoxvirus Public health emergency of international concern |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034125001303 |
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