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California officials confirm 1st US case of severe mpox strain with no travel history

California officials confirm 1st US case of severe mpox strain with no travel history
health10/16/2025

The first U.S. case of a more severe strain of mpox without any recent travel history has been identified in California.

The first U.S. case of a more severe strain of mpox without any recent travel history has been identified in California. Health officials said this week that the case was confirmed in a Long Beach resident. The patient required hospitalization and is... [2628 chars]