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Mpox: recombinant virus with genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb

First tracked 14 September 2026 · Last updated 26 October 2026

Bulletin issued

WHO status

14 Feb 2026

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WHO reports documented recombination of monkeypox virus strains, with a recombinant virus containing genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb identified. Recombination occurs as a natural process when two related viruses infecting the same individual exchange genetic material. The bulletin was issued 188 days ago.

Source

WHO Disease Outbreak News ↗

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Source: WHO Disease Outbreak News · see WHO for figures