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, which means that it usually spreads to people from an infected animal, according to the World Health Organization . In fact, the first human case wasn't recorded until 1970, when eradication efforts for smallpox—which is closely related to the monkeypox virus—were being conducted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Since then, reported cases of the virus have remained relatively low and are usually limited to several central and West African countries, per the CDC. However, outbreaks have occurred abroad even before the latest string of reported infections, including caused by imported prairie dogs that led to 71 reported cases across several states, Business Insider reports.Now, health officials in the U.S. have a new warning in response to the growing monkeypox outbreak. On May 20, the CDC issued athat cautions travelers to"practice enhanced precautions" as the virus spreads, with cases currently reported in North America, Europe, and Australia. While they specify that"risk to the general public is low," the agency urges anyone traveling to avoid close contact with sick people,"including those with skin lesions or genital lesions." People on the road should also avoid any contact with dead or live animals, especially small mammals such as rodents or"non-human primates" such as apes or monkeys.The CDC warns to avoid all contact with contaminated materials used by sick people, including clothing and bedding, or any objects that may have come in contact with an infected animal. The agency also urges travelers not to prepare or eat any meat from wild game or use products"derived from wild animals from Africa," including creams, lotions, or powders., the agency also warns that travelers should wash their hands often with soap and water—or use an alcohol-based sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol instead—and to keep hands away from their face.
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