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flag Europe reports mpox cases; travelers advised to take precautions due to contagious strain.

flag Travelers to Europe are advised to take precautions after confirmed cases of the more contagious clade Ib mpox strain in Austria and Sweden, with six and seven cases reported by March 12, 2026. flag The strain, ongoing in central and eastern Africa since 2024, spreads through direct contact with lesions or bodily fluids and causes fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. flag High-risk groups include young children, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. flag The UK has reported 25 cases linked to travel, and public health officials urge monitoring for symptoms for three weeks after travel, practicing hygiene, avoiding close contact with symptomatic individuals, and seeking medical advice via 111 if concerns arise.

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