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 case.
- 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.
The investigation is ongoing, and the county is working to determine the source of the cases.
No further information is available at this time.
Author's summary: Mpox case reported in LA County.