Hawaii
Health officials in Hawaii report probable case of monkeypox amid uptick in cases nationwide
HONOLULU (KHNL/KGMB/Grey Information) – The Hawaii State Division of Well being is investigating a possible case of monkeypox.
The Hawaii DOH stories the affected person, an Oahu resident, is at the moment hospitalized however is in fairly good well being. Nonetheless, the individual did present signs and checks in keeping with the virus. The affected person additionally not too long ago traveled to an space with confirmed instances.
A spokesperson for the Tripler Military Medical Middle mentioned Friday that workers was treating a potential case of monkeypox on the hospital. If confirmed, it will be the primary case in Hawaii.
Authorities mentioned the danger of monkeypox spreading in Hawaii stays low however urged residents to stay vigilant.
“Monkeypox doesn’t unfold simply from individual to individual, and the danger stays low for many Hawaii residents,” state epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble mentioned in a press release.
As of Thursday, the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention confirmed 21 instances of the virus within the U.S.
Monkeypox sometimes begins with flu-like signs and swelling of the lymph nodes. Sufferers additionally expertise rash or sores on the face and physique. In accordance with well being officers, people typically change into in poor health inside 21 days of publicity.
Dr. Katie Passaretti, vp and enterprise chief epidemiologist for Atrium Well being, spoke concerning the signs of monkeypox and easy methods to shield your self.
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