First confirmed monkeypox case in Pueblo County

Pueblo, Colorado — The first confirmed monkeypox case was confirmed in Pueblo County today.

State health officials are currently monitoring the case and taking necessary steps to conduct contact tracing. As of today, there are at least 72 monkeypox cases in Colorado.

“The presence of this virus in Pueblo County is unwelcome news, but it should not come as a surprise. Evets said.

Health officials advise that the risk to the public remains low.

There is an effective vaccine for monkeypox, but supplies are limited. Colorado will receive more vaccines from the federal government in the coming months.

Below is Colorado Department of Health and Environment About monkeypox

• Risk to the public remains low.
• Monkeypox is rarely fatal. The case-fatality rate of monkeypox, which is currently circulating in non-existent countries, is less than 1%.
• There is an effective monkeypox vaccine that can be administered soon after exposure to prevent or reduce the severity of the disease. Vaccine supplies are currently limited. However, Colorado will receive more vaccines from the federal government in the coming months, making preventive vaccines more widely available.
• Anyone can get monkeypox. The virus does not discriminate against any group.
• Monkeypox is spread by close contact, including sexual contact.
• Short-term interactions that do not involve physical contact are unlikely to be contagious.

contagion; infection

Monkeypox is spread primarily through close contact with someone infected with monkeypox. Transmission usually requires skin-to-skin contact with a lesion, rash, or bump on the skin of a sick person.

Transmission via respiratory droplets is possible, but requires prolonged interactions, in contrast to COVID-19, which can be transmitted in minutes.

Close contacts may include family members, people who care for sick patients, people who have shared bed linen with sick people, or people who have had long-term contact with someone with monkeypox.

State epidemiologists will work with the Centers for Disease Control to monitor the virus’ progress and learn more about transmission.

Evetts reiterated: While some communities are now at higher risk, the disease should not be stigmatized and efforts should be made to ensure that those exposed receive treatment without worry. ”

The clinician should signs and symptoms If the virus is suspected in a patient, PDPHE should be contacted immediately. The Department of Health will continue to reach out to local physicians and practice groups to provide them with the latest data and best practice information.

symptoms

Monkeypox often begins with fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue. The rash usually develops within 1 to 4 days after fever and often starts on the face and spreads to other parts of the body.

In some cases, a rash often begins on the genitals or around the anus. The associated monkeypox rash may resemble other infections, such as syphilis or herpes.

The incubation period for monkeypox is usually 7 to 14 days, but can vary from 5 to 21 days. For most people he recovers within 2-4 weeks.

Coloradans should avoid close physical contact with anyone who has monkeypox, wear a quality mask if in close contact with someone experiencing monkeypox symptoms, and seek immediate medical attention. You can help prevent the spread of monkeypox by contacting as long as you have symptoms.

vaccination

of Jinneos The vaccine is a fully FDA-approved two-dose vaccine given at least four weeks apart.

You can reduce your chances of getting sick if you get the vaccine within 4 days of being infected with the monkeypox virus. Vaccination between 4 and 14 days after exposure can prevent severe disease but does not completely prevent infection.

Eligible, high-risk Colorados must request an appointment onlineThis includes a symptom screening process where Coloradans can self-certify their eligibility and receive a follow-up confirmation email to schedule a vaccine appointment.

Anyone who cannot be vaccinated with CDPHE and believes or knows they have monkeypox should contact their health care provider as soon as possible.

For more information, visit the Pueblo Health Department website.
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