Arrival of deadlier ‘clade I’ mpox in Europe stresses need for better testing and treatment: expert
The arrival of the first case of the more deadly ‘clade Ib’ strain of mpox in Europe signals the need for improved testing and treatment, says a leading testing expert. Currently, the ‘gold standard’ PCR test rely on swabs from rashes but by the time rashes develop it may be too late to prevent the spread of the virus. Likewise, there are still no specific drugs approved for mpox, with most treatment aimed at relieving symptoms and smallpox drugs standing in for targeted antivirals. Dr Avinash H
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