Mpox found in North Carolina wastewater, Health Dept. says
- North Carolina health officials detected mpox virus particles in Greenville wastewater samples.
- Testing revealed Clade I mpox, a strain not previously identified in the state.
- Officials collected these samples from the treatment plant on specific dates in late March and April.
- As Secretary Dev Sangvai stated, "the virus is potentially here in our state."
- This detection suggests potential undiagnosed cases, prompting health officials to urge vigilance.
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