Iowa has monkeypox. The state Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Friday night. There is a possibility of monkeypox in north central Iowa. The patient may have been infected during international travel and is being treated in outpatient isolation. They are in constant contact with the health department. Monkey does not spread easily between people who are not in close contact. It is usually characterized by a new, unexplained rash and skin lesions. Other early symptoms of monkeypox include fever, chills and swollen lymph nodes, according to Public Health. A vaccine exists, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not recommend it for widespread use. It can only be used in people suffering from monkey flu. The government says the risk to the general public is low. More news:
Iowa has monkeypox.
The state Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Friday night.
There is a possibility of monkeypox in north central Iowa.
The patient may have been infected during international travel and is being treated in outpatient isolation. They are in regular contact with the health department.
Measles does not spread easily between people who are not in close contact. It is usually characterized by a new, unexplained rash and skin lesions. Other early symptoms of monkeypox include fever, chills and swollen lymph nodes, according to Public Health.
A vaccine is available, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not recommend it for widespread use. It is only useful for people suffering from monkey fever.
The government says the risk to the general public is low.
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