Public health officials in Sacramento County are investigating “probable” cases of monkeypox virus associated with a trip to Europe, officials said Tuesday morning. If confirmed, this will be the first case of monkeypox in California. Health care providers warned the county about suspicious cases on May 21, and on Monday local health officials obtained preliminary PCR test results consistent with the orthopox virus, a family of viruses including monkeypox. Casslier said. Video below | Health professionals warn of panic and raise awareness of monkeypox outbreaks Although patients still need confirmation tests from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the California Public Health Institute in Richmond , Authorities say the confirmation of monkeypox is likely to be symptomatic. The person was quarantined at home and authorities said the risk to the general public was “very low.” “I haven’t been hospitalized and I’m doing well,” Kasilier said. | Details | Explainer: What is Monkeypox? Where is it spreading? The monkeypox virus can be transmitted when a person comes into contact with an animal, human, or a substance such as clothing or bedding contaminated with the virus. The virus can enter the body through broken skin, airways, or mucous membranes such as the eyes, mouth, and nose. Transmission is primarily caused by large droplets, Kasirye said. Health officials say monkeypox is a rare diagnosis in the United States because it does not occur naturally in the United States. Related | To release the monkeypox vaccine from the national stock for the “high-risk” people, the CDC, the CDC, Casserie, when the person traveled, which airport used, or medical care. He said he would not mention how long he returned to Sacramento County before going to the provider. She said contact tracing is currently underway and authorities are still trying to determine the number of contacts the person had. Kasirye says the county is coordinating with the CDPH and CDC to determine if people on the same flight need to be contacted. The vaccine can be used “outbreaks” and must be ordered from the CDC, Kasirye said. The decision has not yet been made. What is monkeypox? What are the symptoms? Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and malaise. Patients can also develop a rash after a few days, which often begins on the face and spreads to other parts of the body. It can cause lesions. The illness can last from 2 to 4 weeks. Some people only develop a rash as their first symptom, Kasirye said. Kasirye states that monkeypox is “not as contagious as COVID” and so far all cases have been “mild”. | Details | Health experts warn of panic and encourage awareness of the development of monkeypox Monkeypox was first identified in 1958 and was found primarily in countries in Central and West Africa, CDPH says. increase. There have been occasional cases in the United States, including 47 confirmed possible imported prairie dog outbreaks in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin in 2003. bottom. The CDC said it is currently tracking “clusters” of cases in Europe and North America. “It’s not clear how people in these clusters were exposed to monkeypox, but cases include those who self-identify as men having sex with men,” the CDC said. “The CDC should pay attention to patients with monkeypox-consistent rash disease, regardless of monkeypox travel or specific risk factors, and regardless of gender or sexual orientation. We are encouraging healthcare providers in the United States. ”Recently, in some countries, health experts say it’s abnormal. In the United States, the CDC has identified one case of monkeypox in Massachusetts and four other cases of monkeypox in New York, Florida, and Utah. These cases have been further tested. To confirm that it is monkeypox. Video below | NYC investigating one potential case of monkeypox So far, of the confirmed cases of monkeypox and orthopoxvirus, the CDC is a male who has traveled outside the joint venture. I said there is not a try. Kasirye said it is important to check out with your provider if you are showing symptoms, especially an abnormal rash. She said people also need to be aware of monkeypox if they have plans to travel to Europe. California health officials are calling on healthcare providers to pay attention to patients with a rash that is consistent with monkeypox. It’s well known. ” Dr. Ericapan, an epidemiologist in California, said in a statement. “Therefore, CDPH promotes awareness among healthcare providers and the general public, including proper infection control of monkeypox cases in the medical setting.”
Public health officials in Sacramento County are investigating “probable” cases of monkeypox virus associated with a trip to Europe, officials said Tuesday morning. If confirmed, this will be the first case of monkeypox in California.
Health care providers warned the county about suspicious cases on May 21, and on Monday local health officials obtained preliminary PCR test results consistent with the orthopox virus, a family of viruses including monkeypox. Casslier said.
Patients still need confirmation tests from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the California Public Health Institute in Richmond, but authorities say the monkeypox confirmation is likely to be symptom-based.
The person was quarantined at home and authorities said the risk to the general public was “very low.”
The individual “has not been hospitalized and is on track,” Casserie said.
| Details | Explainer: What is monkeypox? Where is it spreading?
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Monkeypox virus can be transmitted when a person comes into contact with an animal, human, or a substance such as clothing or bedding contaminated with the virus. The virus can enter the body through broken skin, airways, or mucous membranes such as the eyes, mouth, and nose.
Transmission is primarily caused by large droplets, Kasirye said.
Health officials say monkeypox is a rare diagnosis in the United States because it does not occur naturally in the United States.
| Related | The United States will release a monkeypox vaccine from national stockpiles for “high-risk” people, the CDC says
Kasirye didn’t say when the person traveled, used which airport, or how long he returned to Sacramento County before going to the health care provider.
She said contact tracing is currently underway and authorities are still trying to determine the number of contacts the person had. Kasirye says the county is coordinating with the CDPH and CDC to determine if people on the same flight need to be contacted.
The vaccine can be used “outbreaks” and must be ordered from the CDC, Kasirye said. The decision has not yet been made.
What is monkeypox? What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and malaise. Patients can also develop a rash after a few days, which often begins on the face and spreads to other parts of the body. It can cause lesions. The illness can last from 2 to 4 weeks. Some people only develop a rash as their first symptom, Kasirye said.
Kasirye states that monkeypox is “not as contagious as COVID” and so far all cases have been “mild”.
| Details | Health professionals are wary of panic and raise awareness of the outbreak of monkeypox
Monkeypox was first identified in 1958 and was found primarily in Central and West African countries, CDPH said.
There have been occasional cases in the United States, including 47 confirmed possible imported prairie dog outbreaks in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin in 2003. bottom.
The CDC said it is currently tracking “clusters” of cases in Europe and North America.
“It’s not clear how these groups of people were exposed to monkeypox, but they include those who self-identify as men having sexual intercourse with men,” the CDC said. .. You have a rash disease that is consistent with monkeypox, regardless of whether you have a monkeypox trip or specific risk factors, and regardless of gender or sexual orientation. “
The virus has recently emerged in several countries, something health professionals say is unusual.
In the United States, the CDC has identified a case of monkeypox in Massachusetts. Four other cases of orthopoxvirus have been identified in New York, Florida, and Utah. These cases have been further tested to confirm that they are monkeypox.
So far, of the confirmed cases of monkeypox and orthopoxvirus, the CDC has stated that all are men who have traveled abroad.
Kasirye said it is important to check out with your provider if you are showing symptoms, especially an abnormal rash.
She said people also need to be aware of monkeypox if they have plans to travel to Europe.
California health officials are calling on healthcare providers to pay attention to patients with a rash that is consistent with monkeypox.
In a statement, California epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan said, “Because this disease is rare, healthcare providers may not be familiar with the symptoms of monkeypox and may have intimate or sexual contact. The possibility of monkeypox infection at the time may not be well known. ” “Therefore, CDPH promotes awareness among healthcare providers and the general public, including proper infection control of monkeypox cases in the medical setting.”
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