Doctor describes symptoms of monkeypox; no cases found in Montana

KALISPELL — Monkeypox – a uncommon illness sometimes confined to distant components of Central and West Africa- is drawing concern from well being officers as circumstances start to pop up in the US.

Monkeypox is brought on by the monkeypox virus, a part of the identical household as smallpox.

Logan Well being Hospitalist Dr. Cory Brief mentioned signs embrace fever, complications, muscle aches and a rash growing one to 3 days after the onset of fever.

Brief mentioned monkeypox isn’t as transmissible as coronavirus however could be unfold by shut contact with bodily fluids.

He mentioned no circumstances of monkeypox have been detected but in Montana, however those that are touring to high-risk areas in Africa ought to be searching for potential signs.

“So, for those who’re touring to an space that’s recognized to have circumstances, having fevers, having chills, malaise and develop a rash, get in to be seen by a supplier,” mentioned Brief.

The Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention mentioned rodents imported from West Africa have been the supply of a human monkeypox outbreak in the US in 2003.

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