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New Clade Ib Mpox Variant Detected in UK: What It Means, Symptoms, Risks, and Why Vaccination Matters

Mpox — previously known as monkeypox — is caused by the Orthopoxvirus family, the same group responsible for smallpox. Although mpox is generally milder than smallpox, it can still cause significant discomfort and, in some cases, severe illness.