Thursday, Monkeypox Confirmed in one Philadelphia Resident, it made the first lawsuit in the state.
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ten states have already confirmed cases of the disease, which spreads from person to person through contact.
Early symptoms of monkeypox include:
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Back pain
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Cold
- Fatigue
Infected people often develop a rash on the face within one to three days of the onset of fever and then spread to other parts of the body. It usually takes two to four weeks for the infection to subside.
“In humans, the symptoms of monkeypox are similar to those of smallpox but mild. Monkeypox begins with fever, headache, muscle aches and fatigue,” the CDC said. “The main difference between the symptoms of smallpox and monkeypox is that monkeypox causes swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) when smallpox does not occur.”
According to the CDC, the disease has spread in an unusual pattern worldwide, prompting the agency to step up its monitoring of its spread.
“The CDC is closely monitoring the incidence of monkeypox, which has recently been reported in several countries, including the United States, where monkeypox activity is not normal,” the agency said.
Acute Infectious Diseases Program Manager, Department of Health, Philadelphia Dana Perela Said in a statement. “MonkeyPix is much less contagious than COVID-19 and is controllable, especially when the symptoms are treated quickly. A vaccine is available through CDC for high-risk contact with people infected with monkeypox to prevent or reduce illness, such as an antiviral treatment for monkeypox patients. I believe that residents and visitors should feel safe doing all the fun things in Philadelphia, with due diligence. “
The city said in a statement that “the health department strongly recommends that anyone experiencing symptoms of an unexplained rash on their face, palms, arms, legs, genitals or perianal area that may be associated with flu-like illness should be contacted as soon as possible.” Probably a regular healthcare provider. “