Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Clade 1 Mpox Detected in US Wastewater
Imagine a disease called Mpox, which is like chickenpox, but caused by a different virus.
Scientists found a certain type of this virus, called Clade 1, in the wastewater in one area.
This means the virus might be spreading there.
Mpox can cause a rash, fever, and other flu-like symptoms, which typically last a few weeks.
The main way to get it is through close contact with someone who has the virus.
Local health officials are working to test the area and prevent the spread of this virus, and keep an eye on how it is transmitted.
The Clade 1 Mpox virus was found in wastewater in Pierce County, Washington.
This discovery prompted increased monitoring by health officials.
No confirmed cases of Clade 1 Mpox have been reported in the county.
Mpox spreads through close contact, including skin-to-skin.
Mpox can cause flu-like symptoms like fever and headache.
- Who
- Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
- What
- The Clade 1 strain of the Mpox virus was detected in wastewater samples.
- When
- September 24 (detection); Symptoms appear within a week of exposure.
- Where
- Pierce County, Washington, United States
- Why
- To monitor the spread of the virus and assess potential risk to the community.
- Disease
- Mpox (Monkeypox)
- Virus Strain
- Clade 1
- Location
- Pierce County, Washington
- Symptom Duration
- 2-4 weeks
- Testing Method
- PCR
