The Williamson County resident got the infection while traveling outside the county. They did not have any close contact while infectious, did not require hospitalization and are isolating at home.
The illness typically lasts for 2−4 weeks. In Africa, monkeypox has been shown to cause death in as many as 1 in 10 persons who contract the disease.As of Tuesday, six monkeypox cases and seven presumptive cases were confirmed in Austin-Travis County. The illness typically lasts for 2−4 weeks.Monkeypox can be spread to anyone, regardless of sexual orientation and travel history.
However, Monkeypox does not spread easily among people without close contact. The virus can be transmitted by person-to-person contact including: Respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or during intimate physical contact, such as massages, kissing, cuddling, sex, or contact with genitals.
Touching fabrics and objects that were used by a person with monkeypox and that have not been disinfected such as bedding, towels, and other personal items.There are several measures that can be taken to prevent infection with monkeypox: Minimize skin-to-skin contact, especially if a person has been exposed to the virus, showing a rash or skin sores.Practice good hand hygiene. For example, washing your hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Use personal protective equipment , mask, gloves, eye protection and gowns when caring for people infected with monkeypox.that I have read and agree
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