“The affected person was infected during a stay in a region of Africa where there is a major outbreak of MPOS subtype clade 1,” the Swedish Public Health Agency said on Thursday.
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A person living in the Stockholm area of Sweden has been diagnosed with the clade 1 subtype of the mpox virus, formerly known as monkeypox, the Swedish Public Health Agency announced on Thursday, August 15. This is the first time it has been diagnosed outside the African continent.
More contagious and dangerous, this variant, which was previously only present in Africa, has raised concerns among health authorities in recent months. The WHO issued its highest global alert on Wednesday.
“The affected person was infected during a stay in a region of Africa where there is a major epidemic of MPOX subtype clade 1”detailed Olivia Wigzell, acting head of the Swedish public health agency during a press conference. This person received care and recommendations in accordance with current regulations, she assured.
“We believe that Sweden is well prepared to diagnose, isolate and treat people with COPD safely and effectively.“added Olivia Wigzell. “That a person is treated for MPOX in the country does not imply risks for the rest of the population”the Swedish public health agency also stressed.
