The Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a presumptive case of monkeypox in Broward County.The DOH-Broward confirmed that the person’s case is related to international travel and that they’re investigating possible exposures.The person remains isolated.Previous coverage: New York City resident tests positive for monkeypox virusHealth officials say human-to-human transmission generally requires prolonged, face-to-face contact or direct contact with lesion materials. Monkeypox can also be transmitted via indirect contact with lesion materials through contaminated items, such as contaminated clothing. Because of these reasons, the FL DOH says the risk of exposure remains low.Officials say people who have received the smallpox vaccine are likely to have cross-protection against monkeypox. Around the country: National coverage from WPBF 25 NewsIf health care providers suspect a possible case of monkeypox, the department urges contacting a local health department immediately. The latest: Health coverage from WPBF 25 News
The Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a presumptive case of monkeypox in Broward County.
The DOH-Broward confirmed that the person’s case is related to international travel and that they’re investigating possible exposures.
The person remains isolated.
Previous coverage: New York City resident tests positive for monkeypox virus
Health officials say human-to-human transmission generally requires prolonged, face-to-face contact or direct contact with lesion materials.
Monkeypox can also be transmitted via indirect contact with lesion materials through contaminated items, such as contaminated clothing. Because of these reasons, the FL DOH says the risk of exposure remains low.
Officials say people who have received the smallpox vaccine are likely to have cross-protection against monkeypox.
Around the country: National coverage from WPBF 25 News
If health care providers suspect a possible case of monkeypox, the department urges contacting a local health department immediately.
The latest: Health coverage from WPBF 25 News
