LANSING, MI — The Ingham County Health Department (ICHD) has been notified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that the first probable case of Monkeypox has now been identified in Ingham County.
The individual is isolating and does not pose a risk to the community, according to a county press release. ICHD case investigators are working to identify and monitor any close contacts for symptoms, the release contnues, but no additional cases have been identified at this time.
“The risk to the general public is low however, anyone who has been in prolonged, face-to-face contact with someone who has monkeypox can get the illness, regardless of gender or sexual orientation,” said Linda Vail, Health Officer for Ingham County Health Department. “However, if you are concerned about monkeypox, speak with your health care provider to be evaluated for testing.”
Monkeypox most often spreads from person-to-person through direct contact with infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids.
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