Toronto Public Health (TPH) says another newly suspected case of monkeypox was reported in the city on Friday.
In a press release Friday, the TPH said the newly suspected case brought the total number in the city to one confirmed case, two probable cases and five suspected cases.
“These individuals with probable and suspected cases are undergoing laboratory tests to confirm whether they have the virus and are currently recovering at home,” the statement said.
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The first confirmed case in the city was announced on Thursday.
TPH said that measles is a “rare disease” caused by a virus that is commonly endemic in Central and West Africa.
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“It was first identified in monkeys, but its origin remains unknown,” the statement said.
Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, exhaustion, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash that “appears a few days after the onset of symptoms.”
The rash usually starts on the face and spreads to other parts of the body.
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According to TPH, most people recover from monkeypox on their own without treatment.
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The health department said the virus is usually spread by contact with body fluids, including fluid from monkeypox wounds, contaminated bedding or clothing, or by respiratory droplets “after prolonged face-to-face contact.”
“It can also be spread through bites or scratches from infected animals. Anyone, regardless of sexual orientation, can spread monkeypox through contact with body fluids, monkeypox wounds or by sharing contaminated objects, the statement said.
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According to TPH, ordinary household disinfectants can kill the virus.
Anyone with symptoms of monkeypox should report them to their healthcare provider as soon as possible, TPH said.
“Close contact with people suspected of or confirmed to have monkeypox infection is advised to self-monitor for symptoms for 21 days after the last exposure,” TPH said.
“If symptoms occur, they need to isolate themselves, seek care and be tested.
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