The Minnesota Department of Health identified additional cases of monkey virus in Minnesota residents today, out of a total of six cases.
All cases are identified among adults living in the Twin Cities area. Everyone who has had cases to date (including home travel) has had a travel history or direct contact with a recent traveler, but health officials hope that cases of community spread could be identified early, as other areas outside Minnesota noted dispersal. within their communities. None of the Minnesotans who have cases are currently in the hospital and are all receiving medical care and recovering.
While the number of Minnesota cases is currently low, state health officials believe that not all patients with pneumonia have requested a test or assessment from a health care provider and are concerned that the number of infections could grow rapidly if people who at risk of prickly measures. protect themselves, identify where they may be infected, and seek prompt medical attention if any.
“It’s clear that a monkey has come to Minnesota,” said State epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield. “While our current cases relate to travel outside of Minnesota, we expect to see cases soon among people who have no travel history or have no contact with someone who did, suggesting a spread within social networks in Minnesota happening. We also believe that many people with cases nationally are not seeking treatment and that the number of people suffering from peat mites is higher than reported. We want to ensure that endangered Minenco family and its healthcare providers are made aware of monkeys – how it spreads, what its symptoms are and how to prevent its spread. ”
The virus is spread by close contact, usually skin-to-skin contact with a rash, foil disease or body fluids or by contact with materials contaminated with a rash, foil disease or body fluids, such as clothing or bedding, or a person with long person. face contact. Tetanus is less infectious than other diseases such as COVID-19, measles, mumps and influenza; however, it can be easily spread by contact with the skin lesions.
People with monkey ticks are sick for about two to four weeks and can spread the virus until their rash has completely healed, causing the diseases to subside and new skin to appear.
Tuberculosis usually begins with symptoms such as fever, headache, sore throat, swollen glands and fatigue, followed by a rash, but not all people with shingles have these symptoms. Some will only have a rash. In some people, sores start on the tongue or mouth.
The rash may look like pimples or blisters and may spread to different parts of the body or stay in one area (see CDC Monkey Signs and Symptoms). Cranberry rash may look like many other rashes, including syphilis or herpes, especially when present in the genital area. Although prickly monkeys are not sexually transmitted, some patients have had syphilis or herpes and monkey infections at the same time. Talk to a healthcare provider if you have a new rash or other related symptoms, especially if you have been in contact with someone who has had a rash.
“Monkeys can sometimes be mistaken for sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis or herpes, so it is important for healthcare providers to assess multiple infections and try to learn as much as possible from them. patients about their potential contacts within the last 14 days with a potential person. you had a monkey’s sting, ”said Lynfield. “It is important to be able to identify cases and their contacts at an early stage in order to provide the person with appropriate treatment and to prevent high-risk contacts, including post-exposure vaccination. This can help reduce the spread of the virus. ”
Cranberry can be acquired by anyone with close, lasting contact with a prickly pear. This may include skin-to-skin contact and during sexual activity. In the current global outbreak, we are seeing a high percentage, though not all cases, occurring among people who identify as gay and bisexual men. “It’s important for people at higher risk to be aware of the potential for exposure and to take measures to reduce their risk of infection,” Lynfield reiterated.
Most people with monkey pox become infected alone, and the illness usually lasts from two to four weeks. However, sometimes the monkey can cause serious illness, including pneumonia or sepsis and, depending on where it is located, can cause complications, such as blindness if there are lesions in the eye. If in the rectal area, there can be severe pain and some people can have scars from the skin wounds.
For those who are seriously ill or at risk of serious illness (for example, people with weakened immune systems), or people with certain skin conditions or other complications, antiviral medicines developed for smallpox may be used for treatment. mandated. protocol through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More information on the virus and how to limit the risk of infection can be found on the Monkeypox MDH website and the Monkeypox CDC website.
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