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Second case of Mpox strain in Australia confirmed in Brisbane
BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, JUL 19 – The Clade 1 strain, known for causing more severe illness, was detected in an overseas traveller with limited risk to the community, Queensland Health said.
- In Brisbane’s Metro South region, Queensland Health detected a second case of the Clade 1 Mpox strain, marking its rare occurrence in Australia, Queensland Health said.
- Earlier this year, Clade I Mpox reached New South Wales, marking its first detection in Australia.
- According to Dr Paul Griffin, Infectious Diseases expert, `Clade 1 is notorious for causing a more widespread rash, so quite big blisters, or pox-like, so those big legions and with Clade 1, they typically see them all over`, noting its severe clinical profile.
- The minister noted contact tracing is occurring and the risk to the wider community is very low, Queensland Health said.
- Health authorities urged the LGBTQIA+ community to stay informed, access vaccinations, and seek early testing, as the rare Clade 1 Mpox strain was confirmed in Brisbane, Queensland, with `Queensland Health said` free vaccines are available through clinics and GPs.
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