The CDC: 2022 U.S. Monkeypox cases are on the rise, what you should and need to know
AGN.News Team
August 2, 2022
ATLANTA (AGN.News) – The CDC: 2022 U.S. Monkeypox cases are rising in the U.S., what you should and need to know, what are the symptoms, how it spreads, and prevention.
What is monkeypox?
Monkeypox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and some other animals. Symptoms include fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash that forms blisters and then crusts over.
The time from exposure to onset of symptoms ranges from five to twenty-one days. The duration of symptoms is typically two to four weeks. There may be mild symptoms, and it may occur without any symptoms being known.
What are monkeypox symptoms?
Symptoms of monkeypox can include: Fever, headache, muscle aches and backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and exhaustion.
Respiratory symptoms (e.g. sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough), a rash that may be located on or near the genitals (penis, testicles, labia, and vagina) or anus (butthole) but could also be on other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth.
The rash will go through several stages, including scabs, before healing. The rash can look like pimples or blisters and may be painful or itchy.
As of August 1, 2022, there are a reported 5,000 cases of monkeypox in the U.S. and rising.
Monkeypox spreads in a few ways
Monkeypox can spread to anyone through close, personal, often skin-to-skin contact, including: Direct contact with monkeypox rash, scabs, or body fluids from a person with monkeypox.
Touching objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding, or towels), and surfaces that have been used by someone with monkeypox. Contact with respiratory secretions.
What You Need to Know
The monkeypox virus is spreading mostly through close, intimate contact with someone who has monkeypox. You can take steps to prevent getting monkeypox and lower your risk during sex.
The CDC recommends vaccination for people who have been exposed to monkeypox and people who are at higher risk of being exposed to monkeypox.
If you have any symptoms of monkeypox, talk to your healthcare provider, even if you don’t think you had contact with someone who has monkeypox.
The CDC is urging healthcare providers in the United States to be alert for patients who have rash illnesses consistent with monkeypox.
The CDC can help with prevention
The CDC has experience responding to monkeypox. We have the tools to effectively respond to this outbreak and are working in several areas to help stop the spread of the virus and end the outbreak.
For more information on monkeypox, contact your local healthcare provider, visit cdc.gov or visit cdc.gov for the United States response to the monkeypox virus.
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