# Dangerous mpox strain detected in Central California

> Stanislaus County reports four clade I mpox cases, suggesting community spread of a deadly strain.
- Title: Dangerous mpox strain detected in Central California · Sfgate
- Summary: Stanislaus County reports four clade I mpox cases, suggesting community spread of a deadly strain. Stanislaus County health officials confirmed four cases of…
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## Clade I mpox cases detected
Stanislaus County health officials reported four cases of clade I mpox, suggesting community spread of a dangerous strain.
## Two cases confirmed, two pending
Two cases have been confirmed as clade I mpox, with results for the other two cases still pending.
## Strain characteristics
Clade I mpox typically causes death in immunocompromised individuals with a mortality rate between 1% and 10%.
## Public health advice
Residents are advised to recognize symptoms, get vaccinated if at risk, and seek medical care when needed.
## Key takeaway

Stanislaus County health officials confirmed four cases of the more severe clade I mpox strain, which typically spreads through international travel but has been detected locally.