Mpox hits man in Thailand, second case outside Africa
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Health officials in Thailand confirmed a case of the dangerous new strain of mpox, known as clade 1b. This strain is causing severe outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to over 450 deaths.

The case involves a 66-year-old German man who traveled from Africa and showed symptoms after arriving on August 14.

Authorities are monitoring 43 potential contacts. People returning from affected African countries are urged to watch for symptoms for 21 days.

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