California Reports First Local Mpox Cases
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Two people in California have mpox. They might be the first US cases from local spread. Health officials say this mpox is a different version of the virus.
The Long Beach health department found one case. Los Angeles County officials reported another case. Officials say the risk to the public is low right now.
These cases are not the first clade I mpox in the US. The other cases were international travelers infected abroad. Both people in California were in the hospital but are now home.
Long Beach officials have not found a link between the cases. They have not found a close contact who traveled. Some close contacts got a vaccine to prevent the spread.
Mpox is like smallpox and is rare in most places. Symptoms can include fever and skin problems. One expert, Dr. Schaffner, is worried about the spread of this virus.
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How many people in California have mpox?
Two people in California have mpox.
What do health officials say about the risk to the public?
Officials say the risk to the public is low right now.
What are some symptoms of mpox?
Symptoms can include fever and skin problems.
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