A resurgence of mpox this summer could be larger than last year’s caseload, the CDC said in a warning to public health officials this week.
May 16, 2023 – stated, noting that springtime and summertime gatherings and festivals could lead to renewed virus spread. A new cluster of 13 cases are being investigated in Chicago, all among men, and four among people who recently traveled to New York City, New Orleans, or Mexico.
Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a virus that causes a rash and sometimes flu-like symptoms. It is most often transmitted through sexual contact, but it can also be spread in nonsexual ways that involve contact with skin lesions or with saliva or upper respiratory secretions like snot or mucus,. Most cases in the U.S. have been among gay or bisexual men, men who have sex with men, and transgender people.
Last year, the U.S. government declared mpox a public health emergency as cases peaked at 460 per day in August, infecting more than 30,000 people and killing 42 people. Public health officials worked to quickly distribute vaccinations to people at high risk for contracting the virus. The CDC says 23% of people most at risk of getting mpox have been vaccinated.. Vaccination does not necessarily prevent infection but can lessen the severity of symptoms.
“It's important to remember that vaccines, while incredibly helpful, are not our only way to reduce the risk of contracting mpox," Richard Silvera, MD, MPH, assistant professor of infectious diseases at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, told ABC News. Other ways to reduce risk are"things like avoiding social and sexual contact if you have new skin lesions and asking your intimate contacts if they are experiencing symptoms or new skin changes," Silvera said.ABC News: “CDC warns about potential risk of mpox ahead of summer gatherings.”
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
CDC warns about potential risk of US mpox resurgence this summer | CNNThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising the alarm about the potential risk for new cases of mpox, previously known as monkeypox, to emerge this summer.
Baca lebih lajut »
Mpox outbreak 'not over,' warns CDC, amid 'ongoing community transmission'An outbreak of mpox, formerly called monkeypox, could see a resurgence over the coming months, the CDC said.
Baca lebih lajut »
CDC warns about potential risk of mpox ahead of summer gatheringsThe CDC alerted doctors Monday about the potential risk of new mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, cases, warning that summer gatherings could lead to a 'resurgence.'
Baca lebih lajut »
CDC issues alert for new mpox (monkeypox) cases in ChicagoJust a few days after the WHO announced the end of the mpox international emergency, the CDC has issued an alert of a resurgence of new cases in the Chicago area.
Baca lebih lajut »
CDC alerts doctors about new mpox outbreak in Chicago and possible summer rise in casesPublic health experts expressed concern that mpox could spread more widely across the country after Chicago hosts the International Mr. Leather festival, a popular destination for gay men. CDC alerts doctors about new mpox outbreak in Chicago:
Baca lebih lajut »
Dragon Ball Super Reveals Resurgence: Nikky, The HenchmanGarlic Jr.'s henchman Nikky, a name whose pun is based on cinnamon, features in DragonBallSuper Card Game's next expansion Resurgence. DBSCG DragonBall
Baca lebih lajut »