XN1BHICD-11 MMS 2026-01
Orthopoxvirus monkeypox Clade II
Description
Based on the virus genome sequence there are two clades/variants of the Orthopoxvirus monkeypox recognised; Clade I and Clade II. Additionally, it was agreed that the Clade II consists of two subclades; Clade IIa and Clade IIb, with the latter referring primarily to the group of variants largely circulating in the 2022 global outbreak. Monkeypox virus has been renamed to Orthopoxvirus monkeypox by the ICTV in 2024.
Index terms
- Orthopoxvirus monkeypox Clade II
- Clade II of Monkeypox virus (deprecated)
- Clade II of Orthopoxvirus monkeypox
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- Monkeypox virus clade II (deprecated)
- Mpox virus Clade II
Child codes
Sibling codes
XN4L3– Orthopoxvirus monkeypox Clade I
Foundation entity
Orthopoxvirus monkeypox Clade II – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/220739747
Part of: XN2GM: Orthopoxvirus monkeypox › XN32K: Orthopoxvirus › XN7UC: Poxvirus › XN3BH: Virus › X: Extension Codes