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Honduras reports first suspected case of Mpox Clade 1B infection, awaiting test results
Nikhil Prasad Fact checked by:Thailand Medical News Team Aug 22, 2024 4 months, 3 days, 12 hours, 50 minutes ago
Mpox News: Honduras is on high alert as health officials investigate a suspected case of monkeypox (Mpox) Clade 1 infection. The potential case was identified in Belén, Lempira, where the infected individual is part of a family household of five.
Honduras reports first suspected case of Mpox Clade 1B infection, awaiting test results
The whole family has been placed in isolation as a precautionary measure. The Minister of Health, Dr. Carla Paredes, has confirmed that laboratory tests are underway to determine whether the virus is present in the country. https://x.com/saludgobhn/status/1826385060087693546
Family in Isolation as Precaution
As of now, there are no details if the individual had travelled anywhere recently or had visited the African continent.
Health authorities are closely monitoring the situation while awaiting the results of the laboratory tests. Dr. Paredes emphasized that the need to place the whole family under isolation is necessary to protect public health and to ensure that any possible infection is contained quickly.
Local MPox News coverages have also reported about the discovery of this possible Clade I Mpox case.
Global Spread of Mpox Clade 1B
The Clade 1B strain of Mpox, which is currently causing significant concern in Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has infected approximately 18,000 people and claimed around 620 lives on the African continent. The strain has also made its way to Sweden and Thailand, raising alarms among health experts about its potential to spread further in Europe and beyond.
Concerns Over Global Spread
Health authorities and experts are increasingly concerned that the Mpox Clade 1B strain could rapidly spread across the globe in the coming weeks. The lack of travel restrictions and lenient health screenings at airports could facilitate this spread, especially as some infected individuals may not exhibit the tell-tale skin lesions or may be asymptomatic, making detection more difficult.
As Honduras awaits the test results, the nation remains vigilant, and the global health community is closely monitoring the situation. The potential for widespread transmission of the Clade 1B strain underscores the importance of continued surveillance and robust public health measures.
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