Third Severe Mpox Case Reported
LA County is investigating a possible local spread of mpox, with the latest case being an adult who was hospitalized and is now recovering at home.
The county has partnered with the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the cases.
- Surveillance and contact tracing are underway to find any more cases and the possible source.
- There is no link between the cases at this time.
These local cases of clade I mpox are being closely monitored.
No further information is available at this time.
Author's summary: Mpox cases are under investigation in LA County.