The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Sunday two more cases of monkeypox, reported by. Officials said the two men had close contact with each other and were not believed to be linked to the state’s first case of monkeypox last month.
Monkeypox is usually spread through skin-to-skin contact or contact with contaminated clothing or bedding. It is rarely fatal.
“Although monkeypox infections remain rare and none of the close contacts in the first Massachusetts case developed monkeypox during the follow-up period, the CDC reports that cases continue to rise in the United States,” said the Massachusetts epidemiologist. Dr. Catherine Brown in a message. statement. “It’s very important to be aware of the symptoms of monkeypox and to be vigilant. People with rashes should contact their healthcare provider.”
It takes 7-14 days for symptoms to appear, but it can take up to 21 days for them to appear
The latest figures in the United States show that there are nearly 50 cases, including the first in Massachusetts on May 18. Early cases are related to international travel, the Ministry of Public Health said, but recent cases are not.
The probable case of monkeypox in Rhode Island is believed to be related to a trip to Massachusetts, Rhode Island health officials said last week.
“The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) will lead case investigations and work with DPH, patients and their healthcare providers to identify individuals who may have been in contact with patients while they were contagious. The cases are currently being isolated to prevent them from spreading to others, “the Department of Public Health said in a statement on the two new cases in Massachusetts on Sunday.
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