Health officials are currently awaiting sequencing results to determine the specific strain of the virus. This comes amid global concerns over a new mpox variant that appears to spread more easily through casual contact.
The patient's symptoms began with fever, followed by a distinctive rash appearing on various parts of the body. The DOH emphasized that mpox typically causes flu-like symptoms and lesions, with potentially severe complications for vulnerable groups.
This development follows the World Health Organization's recent declaration of mpox as a global public health emergency, prompted by an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighboring countries. Cases of a new variant have also been reported in Sweden and Pakistan, raising concerns about its potential global spread.
Health authorities are closely monitoring the situation as they work to identify the strain and implement appropriate containment measures.
