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Attention: Colombia confirms first case of monkeypox (mpox clade Ib) in Antioquia
Colombia confirmed the first case of mpox clade Ib, the variant that raised international health alerts for its role in the global outbreak registered in 2022.
TL;DR
- Colombia confirmed the first case of mpox clade Ib in Antioquia.
- This variant is linked to the 2022 international outbreak and is considered more aggressive.
- Health authorities have activated surveillance and response protocols.
- Colombia has previously recorded 4,825 cases of mpox, all corresponding to clade II.
- The World Health Organization declared mpox clade Ib a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on August 14, 2024.
- Vaccination is targeted based on contact identification and epidemiological investigations.
- Prevention measures include recognizing symptoms, frequent hand washing, not sharing personal items, and reducing sexual partners.
- The vaccination scheme consists of two doses for individuals over 18 who have had contact with confirmed cases or are at high risk.