Epidemiological Alert Detection of clade I of mpox in the Americas Region - 19 November 2024

In view of the recent identification of the first imported case of mpox virus clade I in the Americas Region, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) reiterates to the Member States to remain vigilant to the possibility of introduction of this variant in the countries of the Region, to continue with their surveillance efforts including genomic sequencing of the detected cases, with special emphasis on high-risk groups.