Mpox short for monkeypox is back in the headlines. According to the World Health Organization, a deadly new strain of the virus has been detected in Europe.
The Lowdown
The first case of the new strain outside of Africa is in Sweden. Officials after discovering the case reportedly raised the risk level involved because it has a much higher mortality rate.
According to New Scientist, the strain was first detected in parts of Africa before being detected in Sweden. This is the second time in two years that mpox has been declared such an emergency of international concern.
What to know
Currently there are three types of mpox, Clade I Clade II and the current subtype Clade Ib. The outbreak that began in Africa started with Clade Ib and spread to Sweden.