Kerala Mpox Strain Can Spread Faster and Wider: What This First-of-Its-Kind Genetic Study From India Really Means
A first-of-its-kind genomic study from India has revealed that the Mpox case detected in Kerala was caused by the Clade Ib variant imported through international travel from Dubai. Genetic sequencing traced the virus’s journey into India, uncovered dangerous mutations, and warned that this evolving strain may spread faster and wider through sustained human transmission.