Hawaii reports second probable monkeypox case amid US outbreak

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii is reporting a second possible monkeypox case amid a nationwide outbreak.

The second case, an grownup who lives on Oahu, had contact with the primary possible case.

State Well being Division officers stated the person sought medical consideration after exhibiting signs in keeping with monkeypox. Preliminary testing was performed, however confirmatory testing continues to be pending with the CDC.

Officers stated the danger of monkeypox spreading in Hawaii stays low.

“Whereas the danger for many Hawaiʻi residents stays low, we urge people with signs in keeping with monkeypox to contact their healthcare supplier,” stated Deputy State Epidemiologist Dr. Nathan Tan.

“We proceed to work intently with suppliers, federal businesses, and the group as we reply to those circumstances.”

Well being officers are investigating the unfold of the virus after circumstances started rising in Europe and the U.S.

Thus far, the CDC has reported at the very least 40 circumstances of monkeypox nationwide.

Monkeypox sometimes begins with flu-like signs and swelling of the lymph nodes. Sufferers additionally expertise a rash or sores on the face and physique. People typically grow to be sick inside 21 days of publicity.

The CDC has stated that lots of the circumstances are amongst homosexual, bisexual and different males who’ve intercourse with males, suggesting some populations might have to take further precautions. Nevertheless, anybody who has been in shut contact with somebody with monkeypox is at larger threat of an infection and may monitor signs intently.

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