Denton County Public Health has reported the first presumptive positive case of monkeypox virus in the county on Saturday.
"While there is minimal known risk to the general public at this time, we are working with our partners at the local, state, and federal level to respond to the recent outbreak of monkeypox in the US," Dr. Matt Richardson, Director of Public Health, said."It is important that healthcare providers recognize potential infection and contact DCPH immediately for lab testing assistance.
According to DCPH, any person can contract monkeypox regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Transmission occurs through close physical contact with someone who has the virus, including contact with objects contaminated with the virus from contact with an infected person. DCPH said monkeypox is primarily spread through contact with infectious sores, scabs, or bodily fluids. The virus can also spread by respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact.
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