CDC: Two Distinct Monkeypox Strains Detected in U.S.
Analysis of more cases is needed to understand transmission, officials say
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Analysis of more cases is needed to understand transmission, officials say
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday it was aware of more than 700 global cases of monkeypox, including 21 in the United States, with investigations now suggesting spread…
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Monkeypox hasn't killed anyone in the locations reporting sudden clusters in the U.S., but the disease causes unpleasant rashes, particularly in the genital area, and can leave scarring on persons who recover, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.