Confirmed MonkeyPox case in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) -ADH has confirmed the primary MonkeyPox case in Arkansas.

Tuesday, July 5, The Arkansas Division of Well being introduced the primary confirmed case of MonkeyPox within the state. The primary case within the U.S. was reported in early Might.

“Arkansas has been monitoring circumstances of monkeypox within the U.S.,” stated Dr. Jennifer Dillaha. “Whereas this information is regarding, monkeypox will not be as contagious as different viruses, like COVID-19. We encourage anybody who feels they could have been uncovered to monkeypox to please contact their well being care supplier and be examined.”

Signs of MonkeyPox can embody:

• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle ache
• Painful rash

ADH says signs can current wherever from seven to 14 days after being uncovered and is transmitted by way of direct pores and skin contact with the infectious rash, scabs, or physique fluids and contaminated gadgets. Antiviral medicine and immunoglobulins are used for the remedy of the virus.

MonkeyPox will not be thought of an airborne sickness, however extended face-to-face contact can unfold the sickness.

The unfold of the virus may be prevented by way of vaccination.

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