A second case of monkeypox has been identified in Alberta, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dinah Hinshaw said Tuesday.
In a series of tweets, Hinshaw said the patient was isolating himself and working with the province on follow-up efforts.
“Although we will not provide identifying information to protect this adult’s privacy, I can confirm that this case is not related to the first case announced last week, and there is currently no direct link to other confirmed cases,” she wrote. . .
Hinshaw said monkeypox is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact and can spread to sexual partners.
“While smallpox is not STIs, the majority of global cases so far have been among men who have reported intimate relationships with other men,” she wrote.
“This does not mean that monkeypox is limited to one community. Anyone with prolonged close contact with someone who is infected is at risk and it is important not to stigmatize any group. Tips for safe sex apply to everyone, such as avoiding sex if you feel unwell. “
Anyone with symptoms such as genital sores, fever or rash, especially those who have had contact with a new sexual partner, should isolate themselves and call 811.
Hinshaw says the risk of monkeypox remains low in Alberta.
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