Two Idaho residents diagnosed with monkey pox virus after out-of-state travel – Idaho News

Two Idaho residents diagnosed with monkey pox virus after out-of-state travel

by CBS2 News Staff

NHS England High consequence infectious diseases - example of mpox rash

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2)

Idaho Public Health and Central District Health report that two people in Idaho have been diagnosed with mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. Both individuals traveled outside of the state, and it is believed that is where they may have been exposed.

Mpox is a virus that can spread through prolonged direct contact with someone who has mpox, or in rare cases, spread by touching things contaminated with the virus, like bedding or towels, according to CDH.

The infection causes a rash that first appears to be pimples, then blisters. The rash may appear all over the body or just in certain places like the hands, face, feet, inside the mouth, genitals, or anus.

Some people develop flu-like symptoms such as sore throat, runny nose, cough, fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, aches, and fatigue. The infection can cause all or only a few symptoms. Someone who has mpox can spread it to others from the time symptoms start until the rash has fully healed.

People exposed to someone with mpox should watch for symptoms for 21 days. Afterward, get vaccinated as soon as possible, ideally within four days but up to 14, says Central District Health.

If you believe you have been exposed, talk to your healthcare provider. If you want more information about mpox or the vaccine and treatments, click HERE.

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