Public health officials have identified the first local case of measles in Guelph.
The case was confirmed Thursday in a man between the ages of 20 and 30, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) said in a press release on Friday.
Public health is completing follow-up treatment and is contacting anyone who may be at risk of the case, including those who may need vaccination, the WDGPH said.
“There is no increased risk of monkeypox to the general public resulting from this case,” said Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, an associate medical officer at WDGPH.
“The virus is transmitted mainly through contact with fluid from the lesions of the virus, so it is important to be aware and take the necessary precautions if you are in intimate contact with someone who has lesions from monkeypox.
Apart from taking steps to reduce the risk of infection, no public action is required, but people need to be aware of the symptoms of monkeypox and contact their doctor if they have any concerns, the WDGPH said.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE MONKEY STAR?
Human monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus, which is associated with the smallpox virus.
It manifests with symptoms similar to but less severe than smallpox, WDGPH said.
These symptoms may include fever, headache, fatigue and rash, or lesions that may appear on the face or genitals and then spread to other areas.
HOW DOES THE MONKEY’S STORM DISTRIBUTE?
The virus is transmitted mainly by contact with fluid from monkeypox lesions on the skin of an infected person.
Close contact with a positive case of monkeypox is defined as someone who has had intimate skin-to-skin contact with monkeypox rash or contact with the infectious droplets of the case, WDGPH said.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT OF THE MONKEY STAR?
Most people recover on their own without treatment, and close contacts with a positive case can be effectively treated with a vaccine, WDGPH said.
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