ABVC Disease Alert Issue No. 10 | Mpox in Thailand
ABVC Disease Alert Issue No. 10 | Mpox in Thailand
Disease Alert
August 23, 2024
ABVC Disease Alert Issue No. 10 | Mpox in Thailand
Time Period Covered August 23, 2024 - August 23, 2024
On August 22, 2024, Thailand's Department of Disease Control officially confirmed the first known imported case of the latest strain of mpox, specifically Clade Ib. This significant development marks the first instance of an imported mpox case in Asia and the second such detection of Clade I outside the African continent. The confirmation underscores the global spread of mpox and highlights the need for continued vigilance and public health measures to mitigate its impact.
ABVC Disease Alert Issue No. 10 | Mpox in Thailand