Milwaukee – The Milwaukee Department of Health announced Monday that a case of monkeypox was identified in a Milwaukee resident on Saturday, July 9.
This is the first case in Milwaukee and Second case of monkeypox confirmed in Wisconsin.
Health officials say the risk to the public remains low at this time. However, individuals should be aware of the symptoms of monkeypox and should seek medical attention if they experience any.
According to the Milwaukee Department of Health, “Monkey pox is characterized by new rashes and unexplained skin lesions. In recently identified cases, skin lesions have appeared in the genital, inguinal and anal regions which can be confused with rashes caused by common diseases such as herpes and syphilis. Other early symptoms of monkeypox include fever, chills and swollen lymph nodes. ”
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Monkeypox can be spread to anyone through close, personal, and often skin-to-skin contact. It is mainly spread by direct contact with a rash, scabs, or bodily fluids from a person with monkeypox.
Health officials say touching objects, fabrics and surfaces used by someone with monkeypox or in close contact with respiratory secretions can transmit the disease. This contact can occur during intimate contact, including intercourse oral, anal, and vaginal sex, or by touching the genitals or anus of a person with chickenpox. monkeys”.
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson said with the rise in the number of cases nationwide, it’s no surprise they’ve been identified in Milwaukee.
Johnson said: “Although the disease does not spread easily from person to person without direct contact, we expect more cases to appear in the coming weeks. To control the spread, we encourage residents to be aware of symptoms, follow prevention recommendations, and seek medical attention when needed.”
Here are recommendations for preventing the spread of monkeypox, according to the Milwaukee Department of Health:
- Avoid skin contact with the monkeypox rash, including refraining from touching the rash or scales of someone with monkeypox and avoiding kissing, cuddling, cuddling, or having sex with it. a person with monkeypox.
- If you are exposed to monkeypox, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible and tell them that you have symptoms or have been exposed to monkeypox. Health care providers can provide testing and care for people diagnosed with monkeypox.
- Watch for fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, and a new unexplained rash, and call your healthcare provider if this happens. If you don’t have a health care provider, Contact your local health department for advice .
- If you have monkeypox, isolate it at home until the rash is completely gone, the scales have fallen off, and a new layer of healthy skin has formed.
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