{"id":8353,"date":"2024-08-30T17:46:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T17:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8353"},"modified":"2024-08-30T17:47:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T17:47:51","slug":"new-mpox-variant-moves-into-europe-making-testing-essential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/new-mpox-variant-moves-into-europe-making-testing-essential\/","title":{"rendered":"New Mpox variant moves into Europe, making testing essential"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A case of a new Mpox variant was recently confirmed in Sweden<\/strong><\/a>, linked to the growing outbreak in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the new Mpox variant has killed around 450 people in recent months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new variant is thought to be very contagious and causes more serious diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the variant hasn\u2019t yet been reported in the UK, experts warn that it can spread unless international action is taken<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t leave your health to chance. Get tested for Mpox with Better2Know.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Mpox?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mpox is an infectious disease that can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, and fatigue. While most infected people recover successfully, some will get very ill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The infection is caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), a member of the Poxviridae<\/em> virus family, which includes cowpox, variola, vaccina, and other viruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of August 2024, a variant of the virus, known as \u201cclade 1b\u201d, has been detected inside and outside the DRC. Clade 1b emerged in the DRC in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the symptoms of Mpox?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be difficult to know if you have Mpox because many of the symptoms are similar to those of other infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mpox can cause symptoms 1-21 days after the initial infection. The symptoms typically last 2-4 weeks, but they may last longer in those with a weakened immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n