They reported that the person resides in Lorain County and is isolating at this time, noting that the risk to the general public is low.
“We have been closely monitoring the monkeypox outbreak in the United States. We are monitoring the person, and we continue to reach out to all known close contacts to help prevent the spread of this disease,” said LCPH Commissioner Mark Adams, MPH, REHS.Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like monkeypox.
“It’s important that people understand how to protect themselves from monkeypox so they can make informed choices when in situations or places where monkeypox could be spread,” said Adams. The virus can spread in fluid or pus from monkeypox sores, LCPH said, and examples of how monkeypox spreads include:Respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, such as while kissing, cuddling, or sex.Touching things that were used by a person with monkeypox, including sheets, towels, and other objects that touched the infectious rash or body fluids.
“Anyone can get monkeypox if they have close personal contact with someone who has symptoms of monkeypox,” said Adams.
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